Patterson Meats food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Patterson Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2024, 22 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: 80 Main Street, Randalstown, Randalstown, BT41 3BB
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Patterson Meats 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% | ← Patterson Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Patterson Meats 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 Patterson Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kandy Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Neillsbrook Fold Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Randalstown Central Primary School Afterschool Club Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Randalstown Central Primary School Meals School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Dandelion Cafe and Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Vintage Wines Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Randalstown Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Maine Fold Other catering premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Patterson Meats
What is Patterson Meats's food hygiene rating?
Patterson Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Patterson Meats 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Patterson Meats last inspected?
Patterson Meats was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 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 Patterson Meats?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Patterson Meats 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 Patterson Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Patterson Meats 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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