Fruit of the Vine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Fruit of the Vine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2024, more than 2 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: Greystone Road, New Park, Antrim, BT41 1JW
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Fruit of the Vine 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% | ← Fruit of the Vine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fruit of the Vine 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 Fruit of the Vine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greystone Road Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| All About Us - ASD Teens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Alfies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Greystone Primary School Meals School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Antrim Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Antrim Baptist church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Lottie’s Lollies Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Ballycraigy Primary School Breakfast Club & Snacks School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
Questions about Fruit of the Vine
What is Fruit of the Vine's food hygiene rating?
Fruit of the Vine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 15 January 2024.
Is Fruit of the Vine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fruit of the Vine last inspected?
Fruit of the Vine was last inspected on 15 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Fruit of the Vine?
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 Fruit of the Vine 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 Fruit of the Vine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Fruit of the Vine 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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