Top of the Town food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Top of the Town holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2025, 17 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: 77 Fountain Street, Towns Parks, Antrim, BT41 4BG
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Top of the Town 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% | ← Top of the Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Top of the Town 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 Top of the Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Castle Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Riverside School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Riverside Special School Meals School/college/university | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Baan Thai Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| All Saints Parish Centre Other catering premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Apperley's Fine Foods Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
Questions about Top of the Town
What is Top of the Town's food hygiene rating?
Top of the Town has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 14 February 2025.
Is Top of the Town 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Top of the Town last inspected?
Top of the Town was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 17 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 Top of the Town?
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 Top of the Town 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 Top of the Town is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Top of the Town 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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