McAtamney's Traditional Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
McAtamney's Traditional Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: McAtamney's Traditional Butchers was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Main Street, Town Parks, Ballymoney, BT53 6AN
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts McAtamney's Traditional Butchers 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% | ← McAtamney's Traditional Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to McAtamney's Traditional Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| A Bite Above Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| Apperleys Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Dayfresh Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Fat Willys Pub and Grub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Tony Osborne Family Butcher Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about McAtamney's Traditional Butchers
What is McAtamney's Traditional Butchers's food hygiene rating?
McAtamney's Traditional Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 1 June 2026.
Is McAtamney's Traditional Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McAtamney's Traditional Butchers last inspected?
McAtamney's Traditional Butchers was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
How does McAtamney's Traditional Butchers 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 McAtamney's Traditional Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects McAtamney's Traditional Butchers 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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