Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Catering Dept, 45 Bush Road Brettens Walls, Antrim, BT41 2QB
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% 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 | 849 | 87% | ← Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department 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 Area Hospital Catering Department, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim Area Hospital Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Brooklands Healthcare Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Family Caring Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| High Street Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Holywell Hospital Catering Dept. Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Mann's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
Questions about Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department
What is Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department's food hygiene rating?
Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department last inspected?
Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months 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 Area Hospital Catering Department?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department 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, and Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department 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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