Abbey Surestart food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Abbey Surestart 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 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Abbeytown Square, Monkstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0HB
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Abbey Surestart 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% | ← Abbey Surestart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Abbey Surestart 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 Abbey Surestart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of The Good Shepherd Other catering premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Asian express foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Abbey Surestart Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Ashers Baking Company Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Abbey Community College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| AMD at CDE Global Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Coffee Shop at Hillside Nursery Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Glen Catering at Whiteabbey Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about Abbey Surestart
What is Abbey Surestart's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Surestart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 4 October 2024.
Is Abbey Surestart 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 Abbey Surestart last inspected?
Abbey Surestart was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 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 Abbey Surestart?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey Surestart 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 Abbey Surestart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Abbey Surestart 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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