Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Latest rating available
The Merchant Fish Bar food hygiene rating
The Merchant Fish Bar
41 Linenhall Street
Town Parks
Ballymena
Antrim
BT43 5AJ Inspected 1 April 2026
Town Parks
Ballymena
Antrim
BT43 5AJ Inspected 1 April 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Mid and East Antrim
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Merchant Fish Bar in Mid and East Antrim currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 1 April 2026. The Merchant Fish Bar is registered as a Takeaway/sandwich shop and is located at 41 Linenhall Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, Antrim, BT43 5AJ.
- Business name
- The Merchant Fish Bar
- Business type
- Takeaway/sandwich shop
- Local authority
- Mid and East Antrim
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 1 April 2026
- FHRS ID
- 742597
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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
1 April 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 Merchant Fish Bar.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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