J D Hart and Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
J D Hart and Son holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 August 2019, more than 6 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: 64 Main Street, Town Parks, Ballymoney, BT53 6AL
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so J D Hart and Son sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ← J D Hart and Son | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 J D Hart and Son 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 J D Hart and Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayfresh Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Fat Willys Pub and Grub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Tony Osborne Family Butcher Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| McAtamney's Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| A Bite Above Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about J D Hart and Son
What is J D Hart and Son's food hygiene rating?
J D Hart and Son has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 7 August 2019.
Is J D Hart and Son 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was J D Hart and Son last inspected?
J D Hart and Son was last inspected on 7 August 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J D Hart and Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J D Hart and Son compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, while J D Hart and Son holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects J D Hart and Son 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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