Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to seven Antrim and Newtownabbey establishments

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven of Antrim and Newtownabbey’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to six restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: The Cheeky Cherub Cakehouse at 182 Ballyclare Road, Carnmoney, Newtownabbey, Antrim; rated on February 19

• Rated 5: Manns Cafe/Bar at Market Square, Antrim; rated on February 16

• Rated 5: McDonald's at 5 Longwood Road, Drumnadrough, Newtownabbey, Antrim; rated on February 15

• Rated 5: McLaughlin & Harvey at 15 Trench Road, Grange Of Mallusk, Newtownabbey, Antrim; rated on February 15

• Rated 5: MacKenzies Equestrian Centre at 10 Ballydunmaul Road, Ballydunmaul, Randalstown, Antrim; rated on February 14

• Rated 5: The Drake at 72 Lough Road, Antrim; rated on February 13

Takeaways

And one rating has been handed to a takeaway:

• Rated 5: The Hungry Hound at 28 The Diamond, White House, Newtownabbey, Antrim; rated on February 14