The Village Pantry food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Village Pantry holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the food producer that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 10 Main Street, Ballytromery, Crumlin, BT29 4UP
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
A 2 is rare: only 2 of 981 rated places in Antrim and Newtownabbey score this low, about one in 491. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← The Village Pantry | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 The Village Pantry the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Village Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Bodrum Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cafe one Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2025 |
| Crumlin Community Hub/ The Nurture Cafe Other catering premises | 83 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2025 |
| Hooked Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Rice inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2026 |
| B Price Quality Meats Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Crumlin Integrated Pre-School Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about The Village Pantry
What is The Village Pantry's food hygiene rating?
The Village Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 14 March 2025.
Is The Village Pantry safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Village Pantry last inspected?
The Village Pantry was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 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 The Village Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Pantry 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 The Village Pantry holds a 2. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Village Pantry 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Antrim and Newtownabbey, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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