Bureau by the Lough food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Bureau by the Lough 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 12 August 2025, 10 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: 637 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0ST
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Bureau by the Lough 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% | ← Bureau by the Lough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bureau by the Lough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Benchmark Bread Manufacturers/packers | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Clanmil Housing - Cedar Court Other catering premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Abbey Surestart - St James Primary Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ashers Baking Company Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Crescent Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Glen Catering at Whiteabbey Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about Bureau by the Lough
What is Bureau by the Lough's food hygiene rating?
Bureau by the Lough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Bureau by the Lough 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 Bureau by the Lough last inspected?
Bureau by the Lough was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
How does Bureau by the Lough 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 Bureau by the Lough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Bureau by the Lough 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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