Antrim Gospel Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Antrim Gospel Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Antrim Gospel Hall was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3a Lough Road, Balloo, Antrim, BT41 4DG
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Antrim Gospel Hall sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← Antrim Gospel Hall | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Antrim Gospel Hall 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 Antrim Gospel Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Masala Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Barneys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Manns Cafe/Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antrim Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Madden's Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Massereene House Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Antrim Gospel Hall
What is Antrim Gospel Hall's food hygiene rating?
Antrim Gospel Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Antrim Gospel Hall safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Antrim Gospel Hall last inspected?
Antrim Gospel Hall was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Antrim Gospel Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Antrim Gospel Hall compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, while Antrim Gospel Hall holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Antrim Gospel Hall 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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