Hamilton Nursing Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Hamilton Nursing 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
This is a fresh result: Hamilton Nursing Home was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Antrim and Newtownabbey ratings →
Address: 168 Ballycorr Road, Ballycor, Ballyclare, BT39 9DF
How this rating has changed
Hamilton Nursing Home was re-inspected on 14 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Hamilton Nursing Home among the 853 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 | 853 | 87% | ← Hamilton Nursing Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 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 Hamilton Nursing Home 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 Hamilton Nursing Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Squared Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Ballyclare Reformed Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Ashers Ballyeaston Road Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Jigsaw Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Carmichaels Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Stay Medicated Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Ballyclare High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ross's Joint Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Hamilton Nursing Home
What is Hamilton Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?
Hamilton Nursing Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Hamilton Nursing 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 Hamilton Nursing Home last inspected?
Hamilton Nursing Home was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Hamilton Nursing Home?
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 Hamilton Nursing Home compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 985 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Hamilton Nursing Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Hamilton Nursing 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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Hamilton Nursing Home is one of 854 rated food businesses in Antrim. See every hygiene rating in Antrim →
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