P&O European Highlander food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid and East Antrim
P&O European Highlander holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 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: Larne Harbour, Larne, BT40 1AW
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts P&O European Highlander 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% | ← P&O European Highlander | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 P&O European Highlander 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 P&O European Highlander, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| P&O European Causeway Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Olderfleet Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Larne Care Centre Caring Premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Larne Youth Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Olderfleet Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Nearby Curran Road Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Centra Larne Port Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about P&O European Highlander
What is P&O European Highlander's food hygiene rating?
P&O European Highlander has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 8 May 2025.
Is P&O European Highlander 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was P&O European Highlander last inspected?
P&O European Highlander was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 P&O European Highlander?
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 P&O European Highlander 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 P&O European Highlander is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects P&O European Highlander 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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