Norman Watt & Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Norman Watt & Son holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Norman Watt & Son was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Antrim and Newtownabbey ratings →
Address: 4 Ballynure Road, Ballyclare, Ballyclare, BT39 9AG
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Norman Watt & Son sits behind roughly 853 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 853 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← Norman Watt & Son | |
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Norman Watt & Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ballyclare Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| 1st Ballyclare Linfield Supporters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2026 |
| Blooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| 4-11s After School Club Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Busy Bees Pre-School Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Country Diner Catering Mobile caterer | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Jacksons Manufacturers/packers | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Jacksons Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Norman Watt & Son
What is Norman Watt & Son's food hygiene rating?
Norman Watt & Son has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Norman Watt & Son safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Norman Watt & Son last inspected?
Norman Watt & Son was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
How does Norman Watt & Son compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 985 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, while Norman Watt & Son holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Norman Watt & Son 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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