William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Causeway Coast and Glens
William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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: 182 Knock Road, Ballyratahan Upper, Ballymoney, BT53 8BB
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 8% | ||
| 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 134 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 Very 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 William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School 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 William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppermill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Centra Dervock Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| North Irish Horse Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
Questions about William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School
What is William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School's food hygiene rating?
William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 2 October 2025.
Is William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School last inspected?
William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 months 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 William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School 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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