Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 96-100 Hightown Road, Ballybought, Newtownabbey, BT36 7AU
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen 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% | ← Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen 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 Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys Mallusk Sodexo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Centra Mallusk Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Asian star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Cafe at Sportsbowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Bakes by Ash Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Cod House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| 9Grains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Apache Pizza Glengormley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen
What is Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen last inspected?
Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen?
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 Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen 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 Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen 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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