The Carrie food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid and East Antrim
The Carrie holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 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: 20b Old Green Road, Connor, Kells, BT42 3LP
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts The Carrie 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% | ← The Carrie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Carrie 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 The Carrie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kells & Connor Primary School School/college/university | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Peking House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2025 |
| Rococo Kells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Kells And Connor Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Main Street Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Sizzlers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Supervalu Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about The Carrie
What is The Carrie's food hygiene rating?
The Carrie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Carrie 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Carrie last inspected?
The Carrie was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 The Carrie?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Carrie 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 The Carrie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects The Carrie 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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