Ballycarry Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid and East Antrim
Ballycarry 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
This is a fresh result: Ballycarry Primary School was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 23 Hillhead Road, Redhall, Carrickfergus, BT38 9HE
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Ballycarry Primary School 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% | ← Ballycarry Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ballycarry 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 Ballycarry Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weavers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Kebab Hut Ballycarry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Millars Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Ballycarry Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Ballycarry Primary School
What is Ballycarry Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ballycarry Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Ballycarry 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 Ballycarry Primary School last inspected?
Ballycarry Primary School was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Ballycarry 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 Ballycarry Primary School 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 Ballycarry Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Ballycarry 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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