Fergus Fold food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid and East Antrim
Fergus Fold holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Elizabeth Avenue, North East Division, Carrickfergus, BT38 7EP
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Fergus Fold 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% | ← Fergus Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fergus Fold 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 Fergus Fold, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing Goat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Barn Court Children's Home Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Jolly Tots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| EUROSPAR Victoria Road Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Maud's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Castleview Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Hazel's Confectionery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Fergus Fold
What is Fergus Fold's food hygiene rating?
Fergus Fold has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Fergus Fold 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fergus Fold last inspected?
Fergus Fold was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Fergus Fold?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fergus Fold 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 Fergus Fold is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Fergus Fold 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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