Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to 24 Mid and East Antrim establishments

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 24 of Mid and East Antrim’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.
By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 19th Apr 2022, 10:03 BST
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.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.
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 24 of Mid and East Antrim’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 12 restaurants, cafes or canteens:

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• Rated 5: Bob and Berts at Unit 1 39-41 Ballymoney St, Ballymena; rated on April 14

• Rated 5: Maud's Ice Cream Parlour at 52 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, Antrim; rated on April 13

• Rated 5: The Coffee Shop at Larne Harbour, Curran And Drumaliss, Larne, Antrim; rated on April 13

• Rated 5: The Gobbins Cafe at 68 Middle Road, Ballystrudder, Larne, Antrim; rated on April 13

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• Rated 5: Bally Bingo at Unit 1 Wakehurst Industrial Estate, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on April 11

• Rated 5: Lab 65 at 65 Main Street, Garvaghy, Portglenone, Antrim; rated on April 8

• Rated 5: Cafe Creme at Unit 7 Galgorm Court Raphael Way, Galgorm, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on April 7

• Rated 5: Twilight Coffee + Bunkhouse at 54-56 Harbour Road, Carnlough; rated on April 7

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• Rated 5: Beanies Bistro at Ballee Road West, Ballee, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on April 6

• Rated 5: Red Brick Coffee shop at 29 Raceview Road, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on April 6

• Rated 5: Caffe Nero at Unit 35-2 Fairhill Shopping Centre, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on March 31

• Rated 5: Starbucks Coffee Company at Unit 27 Fairhill Shopping Centre, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on March 29

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

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

• Rated 5: Latharna Club at 43 Point Street, Inver, Larne, Antrim; rated on April 12

• Rated 5: Carrickfergus Bowling Club at 21 St Bride'S Street, Carrickfergus, Antrim; rated on April 11

• Rated 5: Glasgow Rangers Supporters Club - Larne Branch at 2 Greenland Drive, Town Parks, Larne, Antrim; rated on April 8

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• Rated 5: Minnesota Snooker Club at 62 Cullybackey Road, Ballymena; rated on April 8

• Rated 5: Gillistown House at 191 Largy Road, Gillistown, Ahoghill, Antrim; rated on April 7

• Rated 5: Charlies at 92 Broughshane Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on April 5

• Rated 5: The Cosy Corner at 30-32 William Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on March 30

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• Rated 5: Railway Tavern at 52-54 Queen Street, Ballykeel, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on March 28

• Rated 5: The paddock @ Billy Andys at 66 Browndod Road, Altilevelly, Larne, Antrim; rated on March 24

Takeaways

Plus three ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: Doury Frier at 38 Doury Road, Dunclug, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on April 12

• Rated 5: Maureen's Fish & Burger Bar at 43 Broughshane Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on April 4

• Rated 5: Cape Cod at 114b Larne Road, Ballykeel, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on March 30