Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to five Antrim and Newtownabbey establishments

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to five of Antrim and Newtownabbey’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to two restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Caffe Nero at Unit 5c Longwood Road, Drumnadrough, Newtownabbey, Antrim; rated on May 12

• Rated 5: Kathmandu Inn Indian and Nepalese Restaurant at 91a Templepatrick Road, Ballygallagh, Ballyclare, Antrim; rated on May 11

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And two ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: Massereene House at 4 Bridge Street, Balloo, Antrim; rated on May 19

• Rated 5: 1st Newtownabbey Linfield Supporters Club at Innis Park, Dunanney, Newtownabbey, Antrim; rated on May 17

Takeaways

Plus one rating for a takeaway:

• Rated 5: Firuze express kebab & pizza house at 2 Castle Street, Towns Parks, Antrim, Antrim; rated on May 11