Mid and East Antrim Affordable Food Collective

Mid and East Antrim Affordable Food Collective is a retailers - other located at 162 Old Glenarm Road, Town Parks, Larne, Antrim, BT40 1TS, in the Mid and East Antrim local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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 retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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.