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 21 of 26.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 28 January 2026 |
| Pier 36 at Donaghadee Golf Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Donaghadee | Good. | 23 January 2026 |
| Suitor & Co | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Holywood | Good. | 21 January 2026 |
| Valentino's | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Newtownards | Good. | 21 January 2026 |
| MILLIKENS BUTCHERS | Retailers - other | Bangor | Good. | 21 January 2026 |
| LISBANE FILLING STATION | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Comber | Good. | 14 January 2026 |
| OASIS BINGO HALL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 9 January 2026 |
| Sandwishes | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 8 January 2026 |
| KNEAD BAKERY | Retailers - other | Newtownards | Good. | 15 December 2025 |
| KILCOOLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL CANTEEN | School/college/university | Bangor | Good. | 11 December 2025 |
| COMBER TANDOORI | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Comber | Good. | 11 December 2025 |
| HAPPY DAYS DAY NURSERY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Newtownards | Good. | 8 December 2025 |
| City Best | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 26 November 2025 |
| HUGH MULLAN - BUTCHER | Retailers - other | Portaferry | Good. | 25 November 2025 |
| Waka express | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 13 November 2025 |
| Bangla | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 13 November 2025 |
| FUSCO (NI) LTD T/A WOLSEY'S | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 12 November 2025 |
| ROCKPORT PREPARATORY SCHOOL | School/college/university | Holywood | Good. | 10 November 2025 |
| Ramsay's Fine Foods | Other catering premises | Bangor | Good. | 5 November 2025 |
| Spence's Spar | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Ballywalter | Good. | 4 November 2025 |
| FIRST AND LAST | Pub/bar/nightclub | Comber | Good. | 4 November 2025 |
| Swan | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 3 November 2025 |
| CAFE ARDMORE AND GUESTHOUSE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Ballywalter | Good. | 3 November 2025 |
| CAFFE NERO | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 30 October 2025 |
| DAFT EDDY'S | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Killinchy | Good. | 16 October 2025 |
| By the Way Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Holywood | Good. | 9 October 2025 |
| Moody's plaice | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 8 October 2025 |
| Cottontails | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Ballygowan | Good. | 7 October 2025 |
| Alchemy | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Greyabbey | Good. | 6 October 2025 |
| SUBURBAN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 6 October 2025 |
| PRIMACY FOOD VILLAGE | Retailers - other | Bangor | Good. | 30 September 2025 |
| Gaze Express | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 25 September 2025 |
| Krumb Bakery | Manufacturers/packers | Newtonards | Good. | 24 September 2025 |
| ChristyIMA foods | Other catering premises | Good. | 15 September 2025 | |
| REGENT HOUSE SCHOOL | School/college/university | Newtownards | Good. | 15 September 2025 |
| Jim Devonport Meats | Retailers - other | Donaghadee | Good. | 11 September 2025 |
| Khan's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 8 September 2025 |
| Bryansburn Care Home | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Good. | 3 September 2025 |
| Hellbent Manufacturer | Manufacturers/packers | Newtownards | Good. | 2 September 2025 |
| Janeys Fish And Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Kircubbin | Good. | 2 September 2025 |
| LAHORE CHICKEN SHACK | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Kircubbin | Good. | 2 September 2025 |
| West Wind Chippy | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 12 August 2025 |
| Ailsa Lodge Nursing Home | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Good. | 7 August 2025 |
| Carmen House | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Good. | 29 July 2025 |
| LynchPin | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Holywood | Good. | 18 July 2025 |
| Comber Care Home | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Newtownards | Good. | 17 July 2025 |
| Epicurian | Retailers - other | Holywood | Good. | 10 July 2025 |
| Little Bears Day Nursery | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Good. | 9 July 2025 |
| Spar Comber | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Comber | Good. | 9 July 2025 |
| FOJ African supermarket | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Bangor | Good. | 3 July 2025 |
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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