Ballymena has 410 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
98% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 93% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 40 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 21% of food businesses in Ballymena.
30 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
12 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 401–410 of 410 establishments
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim | 236 | 4.9/5 | 89% |
| Carrickfergus | 205 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| Larne | 179 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| Ballyclare | 116 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Randalstown | 74 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Portglenone |
There are currently 410 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Ballymena, out of 621,016 rated establishments across the UK.
In Ballymena, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 93% of rated businesses in Ballymena hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Ballymena are carried out by Mid and East Antrim. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Ballymena was last updated on 19 May 2026.
| 38 |
| 4.9/5 |
| 94% |