Country House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Country House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2024, 20 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: 5c Ballyquillan Road, Ballyquillin, Crumlin, BT29 4DD
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Country House among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% 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 | 849 | 87% | ← Country House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 Country House 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 Country House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naroon House Private Residential Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Global Trek Aviation Distributors/Transporters | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Woodgate Aviation Distributors/Transporters | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Killead Parish Church / St. Catherine's Parish Church Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Causeway Business Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Sleepy Hollow Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Country House
What is Country House's food hygiene rating?
Country House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Country House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Country House last inspected?
Country House was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Country House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Country House compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Country House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Country House 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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