Ballance House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Ballance House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2015, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 118 A Lisburn Road, Ballypitmave, Glenavy, BT29 4NY
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Ballance House among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 837 | 92% | ← Ballance House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ballance House none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ballance House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilcreeny Lodge Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| RARE Grazing NI Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| B Price Quality Meats & Poultry Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Glenavy Village Service Station (Spar) Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Wineflair Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ballymacrickett Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Lily's Kitchen and bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 June 2026 |
| J Robinson Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Ballance House
What is Ballance House's food hygiene rating?
Ballance House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 15 July 2015.
Is Ballance House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ballance House last inspected?
Ballance House was last inspected on 15 July 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ballance House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ballance House compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Ballance House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Ballance House and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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