Ballylinney Presbyterian Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Ballylinney Presbyterian Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2026, 6 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: Ballylinney Road, Ballylinny, Ballyclare, BT39 9PB
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Ballylinney Presbyterian Church 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% | ← Ballylinney Presbyterian Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ballylinney Presbyterian Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Gardens Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Greenacres Golf Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Spar Ballyclare Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Kathmandu Inn Indian and Nepalese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Ballylinney Presbyterian Church
What is Ballylinney Presbyterian Church's food hygiene rating?
Ballylinney Presbyterian Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Ballylinney Presbyterian Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ballylinney Presbyterian Church last inspected?
Ballylinney Presbyterian Church was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
How does Ballylinney Presbyterian Church 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 Ballylinney Presbyterian Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Ballylinney Presbyterian Church 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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