Russells food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
Russells 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: Russells was inspected on 17 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid and East Antrim ratings →
Address: 13 Upper Cairncastle Road, Town Parks, Larne, BT40 2EF
How this rating has changed
Russells was re-inspected on 17 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Russells among the 945 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 | 945 | 93% | ← Russells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 152 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 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 Russells 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 Russells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larne Tech Old Boys Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Green Drive Mini Mart Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Gillaroo Lodge Nursing Home Limited Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| Linn Primary School: Nursery Unit School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Linn PS Nursery Unit Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Spar Craigyhill Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Horizon Sure Start Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Larne Grammar School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Russells
What is Russells's food hygiene rating?
Russells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 17 August 2026.
Is Russells 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 Russells last inspected?
Russells was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Russells?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Russells compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Russells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Russells 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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Russells is one of 948 rated food businesses in Antrim. See every hygiene rating in Antrim →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk
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