McGee's Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
McGee's Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 2026, 2 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: 11 Park Street, Ballyclare, Ballyclare, BT39 9DQ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts McGee's Butchers 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% | ← McGee's Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 McGee's Butchers 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 McGee's Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Ballyclare Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Mauds at Caffe 3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cathay Square Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Pots of Coffee and Pots of Pleasure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Russells Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Bally Busters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about McGee's Butchers
What is McGee's Butchers's food hygiene rating?
McGee's Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 11 May 2026.
Is McGee's Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McGee's Butchers last inspected?
McGee's Butchers was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 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 McGee's Butchers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McGee's Butchers 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 McGee's Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects McGee's Butchers 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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