Castletower Campus

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-03-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Castletower Campus is a school/college/university located at 12 St Patricks Link, Town Parks, Ballymena, Antrim, BT43 7FT, in the Mid and East Antrim local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Mid and East Antrim oversees 1,174 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mid and East Antrim is 4.9 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
12 St Patricks Link, Town Parks, Ballymena, Antrim
Postcode
BT43 7FT
Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1009466

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Castletower Campus?

Castletower Campus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mid and East Antrim.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Castletower Campus last inspected?

Castletower Campus was last inspected on 2025-03-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Castletower Campus located?

Castletower Campus is located at 12 St Patricks Link, Town Parks, Ballymena, Antrim , BT43 7FT, in the Mid and East Antrim local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT43 postcode area.