Paul Banford and Sons

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-30

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Paul Banford and Sons is a manufacturers/packers located at 9 Kings Crescent, Croghfern, Newtownabbey, Antrim, BT37 0DH, in the Antrim and Newtownabbey local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 September 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 5 — 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. 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
Manufacturers/packers
Address
9 Kings Crescent, Croghfern, Newtownabbey, Antrim
Postcode
BT37 0DH
Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
751808

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Paul Banford and Sons?

Paul Banford and Sons 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 manufacturers/packers?

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 Paul Banford and Sons last inspected?

Paul Banford and Sons was last inspected on 2025-09-30. 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 Paul Banford and Sons located?

Paul Banford and Sons is located at 9 Kings Crescent, Croghfern, Newtownabbey, Antrim , BT37 0DH, in the Antrim and Newtownabbey local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT37 postcode area.