Ballycraigy Primary School Meals Kitchen

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-12-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Ballycraigy Primary School Meals Kitchen is a school/college/university located at 22 Bracken Avenue, Ballycraigy, Antrim, Antrim, BT41 1PU, in the Antrim and Newtownabbey local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 December 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Antrim and Newtownabbey oversees 1,110 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Antrim and Newtownabbey is 4.8 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
22 Bracken Avenue, Ballycraigy, Antrim, Antrim
Postcode
BT41 1PU
Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
750444

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Ballycraigy Primary School Meals Kitchen?

Ballycraigy Primary School Meals Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Antrim and Newtownabbey.

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 Ballycraigy Primary School Meals Kitchen last inspected?

Ballycraigy Primary School Meals Kitchen was last inspected on 2025-12-16. 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 Ballycraigy Primary School Meals Kitchen located?

Ballycraigy Primary School Meals Kitchen is located at 22 Bracken Avenue, Ballycraigy, Antrim, Antrim , BT41 1PU, in the Antrim and Newtownabbey local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT41 postcode area.