Northern Ireland Children's Hospice food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Northern Ireland Children's Hospice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: 18 O'Neill Road, Drumnadrough, Newtownabbey, BT36 6WB
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Northern Ireland Children's Hospice 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% | ← Northern Ireland Children's Hospice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Northern Ireland Children's Hospice 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 Northern Ireland Children's Hospice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe at Sportsbowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Centra O'Neill Road Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| 9Grains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Cafe Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Apache Pizza Glengormley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cod House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ashgrove Nursery School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Ashgrove Primary Breakfast and Afterschools club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Northern Ireland Children's Hospice
What is Northern Ireland Children's Hospice's food hygiene rating?
Northern Ireland Children's Hospice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Northern Ireland Children's Hospice 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northern Ireland Children's Hospice last inspected?
Northern Ireland Children's Hospice was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Northern Ireland Children's Hospice?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northern Ireland Children's Hospice 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 Northern Ireland Children's Hospice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Northern Ireland Children's Hospice 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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