Ballyearl Squash & Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Ballyearl Squash & Social Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2022, 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: 585 Doagh Road, Ballyearl, Newtownabbey, BT36 5RZ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Ballyearl Squash & Social Club 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% | ← Ballyearl Squash & Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ballyearl Squash & Social Club 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 Ballyearl Squash & Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashers Baking Company Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Corr's Corner Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Earlview Primary and Nursery - Breakfast and Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Earlview Primary School and Nursery - Nursery Dining Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Earlview Primary School and Nursery- School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Hillcroft Special School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Ballyearl Squash & Social Club
What is Ballyearl Squash & Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Ballyearl Squash & Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 6 May 2022.
Is Ballyearl Squash & Social Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ballyearl Squash & Social Club last inspected?
Ballyearl Squash & Social Club was last inspected on 6 May 2022, 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 Ballyearl Squash & Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ballyearl Squash & Social Club 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 Ballyearl Squash & Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Ballyearl Squash & Social Club 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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