Imperial City food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Imperial City holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 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: 17a New Street, Randalstown, Randalstown, BT41 3AF
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Imperial City sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← Imperial City | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Imperial City 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 Imperial City, 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 |
| Waves Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| 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 Imperial City
What is Imperial City's food hygiene rating?
Imperial City has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Imperial City safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Imperial City last inspected?
Imperial City was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 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 Imperial City?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Imperial City 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 Imperial City holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Imperial City 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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