Mount Charles at Ashwood House

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-09-29

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Mount Charles at Ashwood House is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 2-10 Ashgrove Road, Carnmoney, Newtownabbey, Antrim, BT36 6LJ, in the Antrim and Newtownabbey local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 September 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
2-10 Ashgrove Road, Carnmoney, Newtownabbey, Antrim
Postcode
BT36 6LJ
Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1052671

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Mount Charles at Ashwood House?

Mount Charles at Ashwood House 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Mount Charles at Ashwood House last inspected?

Mount Charles at Ashwood House was last inspected on 2026-09-29. 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 Mount Charles at Ashwood House located?

Mount Charles at Ashwood House is located at 2-10 Ashgrove Road, Carnmoney, Newtownabbey, Antrim , BT36 6LJ, in the Antrim and Newtownabbey local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT36 postcode area.