Marlene’s Hot Food

4
Good
Inspected: 2025-03-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
5

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

Marlene’s Hot Food is a mobile caterer located at 25 Ballymena Road, Town Parks, Ballymoney, Antrim, BT53 7EX, in the Causeway Coast and Glens local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 10 — 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. Causeway Coast and Glens oversees 1,457 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Causeway Coast and Glens is 4.8 out of 5. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Mobile caterer
Address
25 Ballymena Road, Town Parks, Ballymoney, Antrim
Postcode
BT53 7EX
Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1583523

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Marlene’s Hot Food?

Marlene’s Hot Food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5, as assessed by Causeway Coast and Glens.

What does a food hygiene rating of 4 mean for a mobile caterer?

A rating of 4 means hygiene standards are good, with only minor issues found during the inspection. The business meets the required standards across all three inspection categories, though some small improvements may be suggested.

When was Marlene’s Hot Food last inspected?

Marlene’s Hot Food 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.

How can Marlene’s Hot Food improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Marlene’s Hot Food located?

Marlene’s Hot Food is located at 25 Ballymena Road, Town Parks, Ballymoney, Antrim , BT53 7EX, in the Causeway Coast and Glens local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT53 postcode area.