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Food Hygiene Ratings in Mid and East Antrim
In Mid and East Antrim, 92.7% of 1,011 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.9/5. These figures cover 1,163 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Mid and East Antrim has 937 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,011 rated premises (92.7%). 4 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 92.7%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +13.0 pp
- National rank
- 16 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Mid and East Antrim
Plus 26 awaiting inspection and 126 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 26 awaiting inspection and 126 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Mid and East Antrim: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Mid and East Antrim?
- The average food hygiene rating in Mid and East Antrim is 4.9 out of 5, across 1,011 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Mid and East Antrim compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 92.7% of rated premises in Mid and East Antrim hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 13.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Mid and East Antrim 16 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Mid and East Antrim have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 937 food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 92.7% of the 1,011 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Mid and East Antrim have a low hygiene rating?
- 4 food businesses in Mid and East Antrim are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Mid and East Antrim food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Mid and East Antrim (1,163 establishments on record, 1,011 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Mid and East Antrim
- Oakfield Primary School KitchenSchool/college/university · Oakfield Drive, Carrickfergus, Antrim · BT38 7SP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Slemish Integrated CollegeSchool/college/university · 147 Larne Road, Ballymena, Antrim · BT42 3HA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Victoria Primary School & Nursery UnitSchool/college/university · 36 Coronation Road, North East Division, Carrickfergus, Antrim · BT38 7EX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Barrs ButchersRetailers - other · 13-15 Ballymoney Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, Antrim · BT43 6AL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Gracehill Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · 19 Church Road, Ballykennedy, Ballymena, Antrim · BT42 2NL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- McMasters CateringMobile caterer · BT385/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- St. Patrick's CollegeSchool/college/university · Broughshane Road, Bottom, Ballymena, Antrim · BT43 7DZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Carnlough Controlled Integrated Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · 9 Harbour Road, Carnlough South, Ballymena, Antrim · BT44 0EU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- St Killian's CollegeSchool/college/university · 25 Tower Road, Galboly Lower, Ballymena, Antrim · BT44 0JS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Dougies GoodiesManufacturers/packers · 17-19 Church Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, Antrim · BT43 6DD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Carrickfergus AcademySchool/college/university · Downshire Road, North East Division, Carrickfergus, Antrim · BT38 7DA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Kings Road CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Kings Road, White Head, Whitehead, Antrim · BT38 9PU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Mid and East Antrim
- H McGrogganRetailers - other · 7-9 William Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, Antrim · BT43 6AW2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 January 2026
- JK's PizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 Governors Place, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, Antrim · BT38 7BN2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 April 2025
- The Cake ShopRetailers - other · 53 Bridewell Drive, Middle Division (Main Portion), Carrickfergus, Antrim · BT38 8JN2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2025
- Evergreen ChineseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 182 Station Road, Carrickfergus, Antrim · BT38 8TS2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,163 real Food Standards Agency records for Mid and East Antrim, of which 1,011 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.