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

By Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Published 4th Aug 2023, 09:55 GMT

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

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

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.placeholder image
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.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

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

• Rated 5: Chocoa at 17-21 Bryan Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on July 28

• Rated 5: Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) at 28 Pennybridge Ind Estate, Ballymena, Antrim; rated on July 26

• Rated 5: McDonald's at Rodger'S Quay, Carrickfergus, Antrim; rated on July 25

Takeaways

And two ratings have been handed to takeaways:

• Rated 5: Wok In at 27a Upper Cairncastle Road, Town Parks, Larne, Antrim; rated on August 1

• Rated 5: Pappas kitchen at 8 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, Antrim; rated on July 27

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