Sheep Island View Conference Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Sheep Island View Conference Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 11 June 2024, more than 2 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: 42a Main Street, Ballintoy, Ballintoy, BT54 6LX
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Sheep Island View Conference Centre 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 | 111 | 8% | ← Sheep Island View Conference Centre | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sheep Island View Conference Centre 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 Sheep Island View Conference Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrick a Rede Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| The Fullerton Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Ursa Minor Minor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Weighbridge Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Roarks Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Castle Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Sheep Island View Conference Centre
What is Sheep Island View Conference Centre's food hygiene rating?
Sheep Island View Conference Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Sheep Island View Conference Centre 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sheep Island View Conference Centre last inspected?
Sheep Island View Conference Centre was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 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 Sheep Island View Conference Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sheep Island View Conference Centre 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, while Sheep Island View Conference Centre holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Sheep Island View Conference Centre 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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