Church of The Good Shepherd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Church of The Good Shepherd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 December 2023, more than 2 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: Cashel Drive, Monkstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0HD
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Church of The Good Shepherd 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% | ← Church of The Good Shepherd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Church of The Good Shepherd 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 Church of The Good Shepherd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Surestart Caring Premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Asian express foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Abbey Surestart Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Ashers Baking Company Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Abbey Community College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| AMD at CDE Global Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Coffee Shop at Hillside Nursery Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Glen Catering at Whiteabbey Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about Church of The Good Shepherd
What is Church of The Good Shepherd's food hygiene rating?
Church of The Good Shepherd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 13 December 2023.
Is Church of The Good Shepherd 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Church of The Good Shepherd last inspected?
Church of The Good Shepherd was last inspected on 13 December 2023, more than 2 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 Church of The Good Shepherd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Church of The Good Shepherd 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 Church of The Good Shepherd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Church of The Good Shepherd 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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