The Stables food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Stables holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2021, more than 4 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: 96 Milltown Road, Dunsilly, Antrim, BT41 2JJ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts The Stables 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% | ← The Stables | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Stables 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 The Stables, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Dunsilly Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| OCS Food Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Asda Antrim Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Centra Junction One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Lidl Antrim Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| McDonald's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Stables
What is The Stables's food hygiene rating?
The Stables has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 13 August 2021.
Is The Stables 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stables last inspected?
The Stables was last inspected on 13 August 2021, more than 4 years 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 The Stables?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stables 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 The Stables is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Stables 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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