Waves Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Waves Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 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: 10-12 New Street, Randalstown, Randalstown, BT41 3AF
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Waves Cafe 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% | ← Waves Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waves Cafe 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 Waves Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Spar Drummaul Randalstown Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Thee Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Thomas H Duffin Butcher Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Imperial City Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Orchard Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| 1st Randalstown Presbyterian Church & Jam Store Foodbank Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
Questions about Waves Cafe
What is Waves Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Waves Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Waves Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waves Cafe last inspected?
Waves Cafe was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 Waves Cafe?
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 Waves Cafe 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 Waves Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Waves Cafe 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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