The Scuttlebutt
The Scuttlebutt is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 637 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Whiteabbey, BT37 0SN, in the Antrim and Newtownabbey local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Antrim and Newtownabbey oversees 1,103 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 637 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Whiteabbey
- Postcode
- BT37 0SN
- Local Authority
- Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 811404
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Scuttlebutt?
The Scuttlebutt 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 The Scuttlebutt last inspected?
The Scuttlebutt was last inspected on 2025-08-12. 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 The Scuttlebutt located?
The Scuttlebutt is located at 637 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Whiteabbey , BT37 0SN, in the Antrim and Newtownabbey local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT37 postcode area.