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 22 of 26.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAR BALLYHALBERT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Ballyhalbert | Good. | 19 June 2025 |
| Del Piero's URBAN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Millisle | Good. | 13 June 2025 |
| Aroma | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Ballywalter | Good. | 5 June 2025 |
| Chip Buddy | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Cloghy | Good. | 29 May 2025 |
| Joxer | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Holywood | Good. | 28 May 2025 |
| BEBE ADRIANOS MEXICANOS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 28 May 2025 |
| R Plaice (Mobile) | Mobile caterer | Good. | 8 May 2025 | |
| WINDSOR STORES | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Newtownards | Good. | 8 May 2025 |
| A SLICE OF HEAVEN | Manufacturers/packers | Newtownards | Good. | 2 May 2025 |
| Smoothie Factory | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Good. | 23 April 2025 |
| The Chippery | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 17 April 2025 |
| Centra Killinchy | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Killinchy | Good. | 15 April 2025 |
| BALLOO HOUSE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Killinchy | Good. | 15 April 2025 |
| PEPPERCORN BISTRO | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Comber | Good. | 10 April 2025 |
| CENTRA HOLYWOOD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Holywood | Good. | 2 April 2025 |
| CONNOISSEURS HOME BAKERY | Manufacturers/packers | Comber | Good. | 2 April 2025 |
| Spar Rosevale | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Newtownards | Good. | 26 March 2025 |
| PARKVIEW FILLING STATION | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Newtownards | Good. | 24 March 2025 |
| New Happy Valley | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 10 March 2025 |
| Tasty Mac's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Portaferry | Good. | 27 February 2025 |
| EMPORIUM ASIAN CUISINE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Millisle | Good. | 20 February 2025 |
| Universal Foods NI Ltd | Distributors/Transporters | Newtownards | Good. | 14 February 2025 |
| The House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Newtownards | Good. | 10 February 2025 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER PLC | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Bangor | Good. | 5 February 2025 |
| Clubhouse Bar & Grill | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 29 January 2025 |
| STRANGFORD COLLEGE | School/college/university | Millisle | Good. | 29 January 2025 |
| Boardwalk Social | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 23 January 2025 |
| CANTON ASIAN KITCHEN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 21 January 2025 |
| McCanns Spar | Retailers - other | Killinchy | Good. | 20 January 2025 |
| H & J Carnduff | Retailers - other | Portaferry | Good. | 17 January 2025 |
| Captains Table | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Donaghadee | Good. | 31 December 2024 |
| PURPLE ONION | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 3 December 2024 |
| Bow Bells Newtownards | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Newtownards | Good. | 27 November 2024 |
| Absolute Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Kircubbin | Good. | 13 November 2024 |
| Oriental Express | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 22 October 2024 |
| LAHORE KEBAB HOUSE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 8 October 2024 |
| BALLYHOLME LOCAL MEATS | Retailers - other | Bangor | Good. | 30 September 2024 |
| Cafe Essence | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Good. | 8 August 2024 |
| Fresh Fish | Retailers - other | Good. | 26 July 2024 | |
| Farm gate shop | Retailers - other | Good. | 26 June 2024 | |
| Del Piero's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Good. | 17 June 2024 |
| NEWTOWNARDS SAILING CLUB | Pub/bar/nightclub | Newtownards | Good. | 17 April 2024 |
| SPRING COTTAGE CRAFTS AT THE POTTING SHED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Comber | Good. | 11 April 2024 |
| Premier Convenience Store | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Donaghadee | Good. | 22 November 2023 |
| SPAR BALLYHOLME FILLING STATION | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Bangor | Good. | 21 November 2023 |
| STRANGFORD FILLING STATION | Retailers - other | Newtownards | Good. | 14 August 2023 |
| BANGOR RUGBY FOOTBALL AND CRICKET CLUB | Pub/bar/nightclub | Bangor | Good. | 24 March 2023 |
| THE BULL & CLAW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Donaghadee | Generally Satisfactory. | 21 April 2026 |
| RAINEY'S | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Donaghadee | Generally Satisfactory. | 20 April 2026 |
| Ruby King | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Generally Satisfactory. | 25 March 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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