Lin's Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Lin's Garden holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 20 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 4 Longlands Rd, Newtownabbey, BT36 7LZ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Lin's Garden 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% | ← Lin's Garden | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lin's Garden 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 Lin's Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtastic Entertainment Centre Newtownabbey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Ben Madigan Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Choices Event Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Chips 'N' Things Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Abbey Surestart Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Lin's Garden
What is Lin's Garden's food hygiene rating?
Lin's Garden has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 20 September 2022.
Is Lin's Garden 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lin's Garden last inspected?
Lin's Garden was last inspected on 20 September 2022, more than 3 years 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 Lin's Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Lin's Garden 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 Lin's Garden holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Lin's Garden 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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