Barn Court Children's Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid and East Antrim
Barn Court Children's Home 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 26 July 2024, 23 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 Barn Court Barn Road, Carrickfergus
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Barn Court Children's Home 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% | ← Barn Court Children's Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Barn Court Children's Home 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 Barn Court Children's Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Fold Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Dancing Goat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Jolly Tots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| EUROSPAR Victoria Road Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Maud's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles 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 Barn Court Children's Home
What is Barn Court Children's Home's food hygiene rating?
Barn Court Children's Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 26 July 2024.
Is Barn Court Children's Home 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 Barn Court Children's Home last inspected?
Barn Court Children's Home was last inspected on 26 July 2024, 23 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 Barn Court Children's Home?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barn Court Children's Home 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 Barn Court Children's Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Barn Court Children's Home 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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