The Cuikin Pot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid and East Antrim
The Cuikin Pot 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 2 April 2026, 3 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: 28 Queen Street, Ballykeel, Ballymena, BT42 2BD
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts The Cuikin Pot 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 Cuikin Pot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Cuikin Pot 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 Cuikin Pot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Bar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Eatsville Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Double Happiness Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Frews News Vivo Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chloe’s Cafe and Deli Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Better Candies Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Elim Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Dougies Goodies Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about The Cuikin Pot
What is The Cuikin Pot's food hygiene rating?
The Cuikin Pot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 2 April 2026.
Is The Cuikin Pot 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 Cuikin Pot last inspected?
The Cuikin Pot was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 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 Cuikin Pot?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cuikin Pot 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 Cuikin Pot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects The Cuikin Pot 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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