Spring Meadows Childrens Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Spring Meadows Childrens Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 67 Springfarm Road, Spring Farm, Antrim, BT41 4JH
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Spring Meadows Childrens Home 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% | ← Spring Meadows Childrens Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spring Meadows Childrens Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express Antrim Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Parkhall College School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Mann's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Oriel Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| High Street Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Antrim Grammar School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Massereene Manor Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Centra Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about Spring Meadows Childrens Home
What is Spring Meadows Childrens Home's food hygiene rating?
Spring Meadows Childrens Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 17 May 2024.
Is Spring Meadows Childrens Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spring Meadows Childrens Home last inspected?
Spring Meadows Childrens Home was last inspected on 17 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
How does Spring Meadows Childrens Home 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 Spring Meadows Childrens Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Spring Meadows Childrens Home 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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