Bridge End Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid and East Antrim
Bridge End Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 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: 1-3 Toberwine Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, BT44 0AP
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Bridge End Tavern 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% | ← Bridge End Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bridge End Tavern 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 Bridge End Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Road Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Wilsons Stores Nearby Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 June 2025 |
| Moonwater Crystal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Moran Restaurant Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Forest Glen Fold Caring Premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Glenarm Community Pre-School Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Glenarm Pharmacy Retailers - other | 126 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Bridge End Tavern
What is Bridge End Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Bridge End Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Bridge End Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridge End Tavern last inspected?
Bridge End Tavern was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 Bridge End Tavern?
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 Bridge End Tavern 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 Bridge End Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Bridge End Tavern 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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