Carrickfergus Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid and East Antrim
Carrickfergus Academy 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: Carrickfergus Academy was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Downshire Road, North East Division, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DA
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Carrickfergus Academy 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% | ← Carrickfergus Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Carrickfergus Academy 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 Carrickfergus Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea’s Cupcakes Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Carlisle Hall Playgroup Caring Premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Acorn Integrated Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Jolly Tots After School Club Other catering premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Jolly Tots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| EUROSPAR Victoria Road Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Marisol's Cafe Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Carrickfergus Manor Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Carrickfergus Academy
What is Carrickfergus Academy's food hygiene rating?
Carrickfergus Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Carrickfergus Academy 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 Carrickfergus Academy last inspected?
Carrickfergus Academy was last inspected on 27 May 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 Carrickfergus Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Carrickfergus Academy 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 Carrickfergus Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Carrickfergus Academy 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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