Cloughfern Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Cloughfern Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 9 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: 214 Doagh Road, Croghfern, Newtownabbey, BT36 6BB
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Cloughfern Arms sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← Cloughfern Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cloughfern Arms 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 Cloughfern Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACORNS @ KINGS PARK Primary School Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| A C Meats Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Four Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ashers Baking Company Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Crescent Takeaway/sandwich shop | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Abbey Surestart - St James Primary Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Abbots Cross Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| AMD at CDE Global Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Cloughfern Arms
What is Cloughfern Arms's food hygiene rating?
Cloughfern Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Cloughfern Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cloughfern Arms last inspected?
Cloughfern Arms was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 9 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 Cloughfern Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cloughfern Arms 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, while Cloughfern Arms holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Cloughfern Arms 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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