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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.
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.
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
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.