Whitehead Primary School Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid and East Antrim
Whitehead Primary School Kitchen 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
The rating dates from 17 April 2026, 2 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: 3 Islandmagee Road, Castletown, Whitehead, BT38 9NE
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Whitehead Primary School Kitchen 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% | ← Whitehead Primary School Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whitehead Primary School Kitchen 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 Whitehead Primary School Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehead Nursery School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Cups & Carriages Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Little Einsteins Child Care Facility Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| JAW Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Whitehaven Respite Centre Caring Premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Whitehead Congregational Church Other catering premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| McMaster Home Farm Meats Trailer Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| McMasters Home Farm Meats Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Whitehead Primary School Kitchen
What is Whitehead Primary School Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Whitehead Primary School Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Whitehead Primary School Kitchen 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 Whitehead Primary School Kitchen last inspected?
Whitehead Primary School Kitchen was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 Whitehead Primary School Kitchen?
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 Whitehead Primary School Kitchen 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 Whitehead Primary School Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Whitehead Primary School Kitchen 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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