Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Latest rating available
The Big Smoke food hygiene rating
The Big Smoke
24a Railway Street
Antrim
BT41 4AE Inspected 27 August 2026
Antrim
BT41 4AE Inspected 27 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Antrim and Newtownabbey
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Big Smoke in Antrim and Newtownabbey currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 27 August 2026. The Big Smoke is registered as a Takeaway/sandwich shop and is located at 24a Railway Street, Antrim, BT41 4AE.
- Business name
- The Big Smoke
- Business type
- Takeaway/sandwich shop
- Local authority
- Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 27 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1973983
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
27 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Big Smoke.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| Not published | AwaitingInspection | AwaitingInspection | Previous |
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