Ruby's Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid and East Antrim
Ruby's Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 October 2024, 21 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: 168 Old Glenarm Road, Town Parks, Larne, BT40 1TS
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
In Mid and East Antrim, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Ruby's Bar sits behind roughly 936 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 936 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ← Ruby's Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ruby's Bar 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 Ruby's Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangnam Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Larne Christian Fellowship Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Larne High School School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Glasgow Rangers Supporters Club - Larne Branch Pub/bar/nightclub | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Aramark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Reids Nearby Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Graham's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Moyle Primary After Schools Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Ruby's Bar
What is Ruby's Bar's food hygiene rating?
Ruby's Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Ruby's Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruby's Bar last inspected?
Ruby's Bar was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 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 Ruby's Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ruby's Bar 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, while Ruby's Bar holds a 4. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Ruby's Bar 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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