Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-10-30

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Catering Dept, 45 Bush Road Brettens Walls, Antrim, Co Antrim, BT41 2QB, in the Antrim and Newtownabbey local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 October 2024, 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Catering Dept, 45 Bush Road Brettens Walls, Antrim, Co Antrim
Postcode
BT41 2QB
Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
750445

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department?

Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department last inspected?

Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department was last inspected on 2024-10-30. 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 Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department located?

Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department is located at Catering Dept, 45 Bush Road Brettens Walls, Antrim, Co Antrim , BT41 2QB, in the Antrim and Newtownabbey local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT41 postcode area.