McCormick Brothers - MACE food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
McCormick Brothers - MACE 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
The rating dates from 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 24 High Street, Ballymena, BT44 0EP
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts McCormick Brothers - MACE among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← McCormick Brothers - MACE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 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 McCormick Brothers - MACE 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 McCormick Brothers - MACE, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Glencloy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| The Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Cheng Du Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| The Harbourview Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Carnlough Controlled Integrated Primary School School/college/university | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Harbour Lights Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about McCormick Brothers - MACE
What is McCormick Brothers - MACE's food hygiene rating?
McCormick Brothers - MACE has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 7 November 2024.
Is McCormick Brothers - MACE 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 McCormick Brothers - MACE last inspected?
McCormick Brothers - MACE was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at McCormick Brothers - MACE?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McCormick Brothers - MACE compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and McCormick Brothers - MACE is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects McCormick Brothers - MACE 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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