Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to two Antrim and Newtownabbey restaurants
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New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Antrim and Newtownabbey’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them both.
McDonald's, at 290 Antrim Road, Collinward, Newtownabbey, Antrim was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on July 7.
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Hide AdAnd Sophia's Pizzeria, at 5 Main Street, Ballytromery, Crumlin, Antrim was also given a score of five on July 6.
It means that of Antrim and Newtownabbey's 177 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 140 (79%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.