Newtownabbey has 427 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 84% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 41 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 21% of food businesses in Newtownabbey.
28 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
11 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 2,898 | 4.6/5 | 71% |
| Antrim | 244 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Ballyclare | 121 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Crumlin | 95 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Randalstown | 74 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Toome | 25 | 4.9/5 | 87% |
There are currently 427 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Newtownabbey, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Newtownabbey, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 84% of rated businesses in Newtownabbey hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Newtownabbey are carried out by Antrim and Newtownabbey. 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 Newtownabbey was last updated on 29 June 2026.