Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Causeway Coast and Glens
Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: 23 North Road, Town Parks, Ballymoney, BT53 6BW
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated 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% | ← Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 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 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated 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 Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalriada School School/college/university | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Covenanter Flats Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Connect Christian Fellowship Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Costcutters Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Club Ballymoney Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Cramsie Court Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| The Diamond Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2019 |
| St James' Lodge Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School
What is Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated 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 Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School last inspected?
Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School 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, and Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated 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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