Northern Ireland
Ards and North Down Food Hygiene Ratings
Browse official food hygiene ratings for 1,273 food businesses in Ards and North Down. 74% are rated 5 (Very Good) and 0% are rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). The average rating across the area is 4.77 out of 5.
1,273food businesses rated
74%rated 5 (Very Good)
0%rated 0 (Urgent)
4.77average rating (out of 5)
Rating distribution in Ards and North Down
Very Good946
Good151
Generally Satisfactory42
Improvement Necessary8
Major Improvement Necessary2
Urgent Improvement Necessary0
Food businesses in Ards and North Down by type
| Business type | Businesses | Rated 5 | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 | 209 (73%) | 4.68 |
| Retailers - other | 258 | 163 (63%) | 4.83 |
| Other catering premises | 175 | 156 (89%) | 4.96 |
| Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 139 | 110 (79%) | 4.87 |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 | 64 (52%) | 4.31 |
| Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 | 55 (79%) | 4.78 |
| School/college/university | 69 | 61 (88%) | 4.9 |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 | 49 (89%) | 4.91 |
| Mobile caterer | 44 | 38 (86%) | 4.93 |
| Manufacturers/packers | 23 | 15 (65%) | 4.64 |
| Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 21 | 20 (95%) | 4.95 |
| Distributors/Transporters | 6 | 5 (83%) | 4.83 |
| Importers/Exporters | 3 | 0 (0%) | — |
| Farmers/growers | 1 | 1 (100%) | 5 |
Top-rated food businesses in Ards and North Down
Takeaway/sandwich shop
1Giuseppe's Italian Pizzeria
Newtownards
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
2SERC SPACE FOOD OUTLET
Bangor
Manufacturers/packers
3CAMPHILL COMMUNITY HOLYWOOD
Holywood
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4CLOUD 9
Newtownards
Other catering premises
5Taylor Made Cakes & Treats
Retailers - other
6HOMEGROWN
Newtownards
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
7CLANDEBOYE GOLF CLUB - R.S YOUNG CATERING
Newtownards
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
8KFC - South Circular Road
Bangor
Lowest-rated food businesses in Ards and North Down
A low rating reflects the last published inspection and standards can change at the next visit.
Retailers - other
Morelli's Ice Cream
Donaghadee
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
HARBOUR AND COMPANY
Donaghadee
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Asha Indian Takeaway
Bangor
Other catering premises
Green chilli
Bangor
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Tasty Macs
Newtownards
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Home Farm Cafe
Newtownards
Retailers - other
The Singing Kettle Bakery
Bangor
Takeaway/sandwich shop
The Ruby
Newtownards
All food businesses in Ards and North Down
Showing 1,273 rated and listed food businesses — page 20 of 26.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romas | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Newtownards | Good. | 6 May 2026 |
| MILLARS FISH 'N CHIPS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Newtownards | Good. | 1 May 2026 |
| PLANET BINGO | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Newtownards | Good. | 30 April 2026 |
| The Esplanade Bar and Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 21 April 2026 |
| Bull & Bear Grill | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 15 April 2026 |
| Marcianos plus | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 14 April 2026 |
| Millars Fish & Chips Bangor | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 14 April 2026 |
| McClements | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Millisle | Good. | 13 April 2026 |
| SCRABO ISLES NURSING HOME | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Newtownards | Good. | 3 April 2026 |
| Kingsland Care Centre | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Good. | 31 March 2026 |
| Bow Bells | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Donaghadee | Good. | 31 March 2026 |
| Saints & Sinners | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Donaghadee | Good. | 30 March 2026 |
| DINING ORIENTAL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 30 March 2026 |
| Zac's Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Millisle | Good. | 27 March 2026 |
| The Stormy Cup | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Donaghadee | Good. | 27 March 2026 |
| CHEF AND MANAGER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Newtownards | Good. | 26 March 2026 |
| Yaks Nepalese & Indian Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 25 March 2026 |
| Hong Kong Chilli | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 23 March 2026 |
| CHILLIES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 23 March 2026 |
| One Wok | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 18 March 2026 |
| The Narrows Guesthouse | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Good. | 13 March 2026 | |
| FIDDLERS GREEN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Portaferry | Good. | 12 March 2026 |
| Skinner's Bakery | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Holywood | Good. | 11 March 2026 |
| SUNNYSIDE HOUSE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Good. | 11 March 2026 |
| LITTLE STARS DAY NURSERY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Good. | 11 March 2026 |
| Angus Farm Shop | Retailers - other | Greyabbey | Good. | 5 March 2026 |
| Holywood Leisure Ltd - IMC Cinema | Retailers - other | Newtownards | Good. | 5 March 2026 |
| Cornerstone Care 212 Ltd | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Holywood | Good. | 4 March 2026 |
| THE FRYING SQUAD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 2 March 2026 |
| Ginger & Berry | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 27 February 2026 |
| Albes Gluten Free Bakery | Retailers - other | Bangor | Good. | 26 February 2026 |
| Gaze | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 25 February 2026 |
| Esperanto | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Donaghadee | Good. | 25 February 2026 |
| MILLISLE PRIMARY SCHOOL & NURSERY | School/college/university | Millisle | Good. | 25 February 2026 |
| Bakari | Manufacturers/packers | Bangor | Good. | 19 February 2026 |
| RUDDY DUCK FISH HOUSE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Holywood | Good. | 19 February 2026 |
| NORTH DOWN HOUSE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Comber | Good. | 19 February 2026 |
| HOLYWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL DINING CENTRE | School/college/university | Holywood | Good. | 18 February 2026 |
| BRAMBLES COFFEE SHOP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 18 February 2026 |
| Del Piero's URBAN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Newtownards | Good. | 17 February 2026 |
| TWISEL LODGE RESIDENTIAL HOME | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Holywood | Good. | 16 February 2026 |
| Subway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 11 February 2026 |
| SALT 'N' VINEGAR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 5 February 2026 |
| Counter Culture | Manufacturers/packers | Bangor | Good. | 4 February 2026 |
| TERRACOTTA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 4 February 2026 |
| Carnalea Care Home | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Good. | 3 February 2026 |
| KILLINCHY PRIMARY SCHOOL | School/college/university | Killinchy | Good. | 3 February 2026 |
| MCKEOWNS | Retailers - other | Bangor | Good. | 3 February 2026 |
| THE EMBER/THE GRAND SOCIAL/HIGH STREET HATCH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 30 January 2026 |
| Little Kingdom Kids (Carrowdore) Ltd | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Carrowdore Newtownards | Good. | 29 January 2026 |
About Ards and North Down
Food hygiene inspections in Ards and North Down are carried out by the local authority in Northern Ireland. Ratings shown here come directly from the Food Standards Agency open data. To report a concern or query a rating, contact the authority directly.
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