Amber Catering and Cakes food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Amber Catering and Cakes holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: Greystone Road, Rathenraw, Antrim, BT41 1JZ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Amber Catering and Cakes 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% | ← Amber Catering and Cakes | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Amber Catering and Cakes 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 Amber Catering and Cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Greystone Primary School Meals School/college/university | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Family Caring Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Fruit of the Vine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Greystone Road Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| All About Us - ASD Teens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Antrim Baptist church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Antrim Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Amber Catering and Cakes
What is Amber Catering and Cakes's food hygiene rating?
Amber Catering and Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Amber Catering and Cakes 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Amber Catering and Cakes last inspected?
Amber Catering and Cakes was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Amber Catering and Cakes?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Amber Catering and Cakes 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 Amber Catering and Cakes holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Amber Catering and Cakes 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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