Maine Fold food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Maine Fold holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 19 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Antrim and Newtownabbey ratings →
Address: 101 Neillsbrook Park, Randalstown, BT41 3BQ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Maine Fold among the 853 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 | 853 | 87% | ← Maine Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Maine Fold 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 Maine Fold, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randalstown Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| Neillsbrook Fold Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Randalstown Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Randalstown Pharmacies Ltd Retailers - other | 165 yards away | Exempt | |
| Old Bleach Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Patterson Meats Manufacturers/packers | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| The Kandy Shop Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Vintage Wines Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
Questions about Maine Fold
What is Maine Fold's food hygiene rating?
Maine Fold has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Maine Fold 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maine Fold last inspected?
Maine Fold was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 19 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 Maine Fold?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maine Fold compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 985 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Maine Fold is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Maine Fold 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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