New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores 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 November 2024, 20 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: 1 Ballyearl Drive, Ballyhenry, Newtownabbey, BT36 5XJ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores 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% | ← New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores 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 New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlview Primary and Nursery - Breakfast and Afterschool Club School/college/university | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Earlview Primary School and Nursery - Nursery Dining Caring Premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Earlview Primary School and Nursery- School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Carnmoney Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Day Today Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Corr's Corner Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Carnmoney Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Carnmoney Primary School Meals School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
Questions about New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores
What is New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores's food hygiene rating?
New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 11 November 2024.
Is New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores 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 New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores last inspected?
New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 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 New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores?
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 New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores 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 New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects New Mossley Stores - Harrison Stores 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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