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 4 of 26.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST COLUMBANUS' COLLEGE | School/college/university | Bangor | Very Good. | 11 March 2026 |
| H&J Carnduff (Hardford Link) | Retailers - other | Newtownards | Very Good. | 10 March 2026 |
| KING FU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Very Good. | 10 March 2026 |
| Triple J Taste of Home | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 9 March 2026 | |
| Spar Ballygowan Service Station | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Ballygowan | Very Good. | 9 March 2026 |
| Kech's Kitchen | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 6 March 2026 | |
| Nouveau | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Holywood | Very Good. | 6 March 2026 |
| Ballygelagh Bakes | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 6 March 2026 | |
| D W RETAIL LTD T/A CENTRA PORTAFERRY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Portaferry | Very Good. | 6 March 2026 |
| Marmion Children's Home | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Holywood | Very Good. | 6 March 2026 |
| Oush | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Groomsport | Very Good. | 5 March 2026 |
| OMI takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Holywood | Very Good. | 5 March 2026 |
| Holywood DP Ltd (Dominos) | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Holywood | Very Good. | 5 March 2026 |
| The Nines | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Bangor | Very Good. | 5 March 2026 |
| The Peppery Cat | Retailers - other | Bangor | Very Good. | 5 March 2026 |
| PIZZAGIRL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Ballygowan | Very Good. | 5 March 2026 |
| GLASTRY COLLEGE | School/college/university | Ballyhalbert | Very Good. | 5 March 2026 |
| TIVOLI BAR | Pub/bar/nightclub | Donaghadee | Very Good. | 4 March 2026 |
| ROBIN'S NEST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Donaghadee | Very Good. | 4 March 2026 |
| BANGOR ABBEYFIELD SOCIETY LTD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Very Good. | 4 March 2026 |
| HOME SWEET HOME | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Donaghadee | Very Good. | 4 March 2026 |
| Knotts Bakery | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Newtownards | Very Good. | 3 March 2026 |
| No: 14 The Georgian House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Comber | Very Good. | 3 March 2026 |
| Pickie Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Very Good. | 3 March 2026 |
| Conlig Day Services | Other catering premises | Newtownards | Very Good. | 3 March 2026 |
| LITTLE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL, CLANDEBOYE PS | School/college/university | Bangor | Very Good. | 3 March 2026 |
| STRANGFORD ARMS HOTEL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Newtownards | Very Good. | 3 March 2026 |
| GLENCRAIG CAMPHILL COMMUNITY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Holywood | Very Good. | 3 March 2026 |
| Orrs Butchers | Retailers - other | Holywood | Very Good. | 2 March 2026 |
| Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Newtownards | Very Good. | 27 February 2026 |
| Cultra Catering | Other catering premises | Holywood | Very Good. | 27 February 2026 |
| AURORA CAFE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Very Good. | 27 February 2026 |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Very Good. | 26 February 2026 |
| Cars & Coffee | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Very Good. | 25 February 2026 |
| Enler Fryer | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Comber | Very Good. | 25 February 2026 |
| THE ROUNDABOUT BAR | Pub/bar/nightclub | Ballygowan | Very Good. | 25 February 2026 |
| S GIBSON'S FAMILY BUTCHERS | Retailers - other | Ballygowan | Very Good. | 25 February 2026 |
| TOWERVIEW RESOURCE CENTRE | Other catering premises | Newtownards | Very Good. | 25 February 2026 |
| Swift Outside Foods - Sundaes SU72DAE | Retailers - other | Very Good. | 24 February 2026 | |
| Swift Outside Foods - Sundaes SU71DAE | Retailers - other | Very Good. | 24 February 2026 | |
| Swift Outside Foods - Sundaes SU70DAE | Retailers - other | Very Good. | 24 February 2026 | |
| Swift Outside Foods - Sundaes SU73 DAE | Retailers - other | Very Good. | 24 February 2026 | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Newtownards | Very Good. | 24 February 2026 |
| CLIFTON SCHOOL | School/college/university | Bangor | Very Good. | 23 February 2026 |
| ABBEYFIELD UK (NI) | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Very Good. | 23 February 2026 |
| BANGOR FOOTBALL CLUB | Pub/bar/nightclub | Bangor | Very Good. | 20 February 2026 |
| BANGOR CIVIL DEFENCE CLUB | Pub/bar/nightclub | Bangor | Very Good. | 20 February 2026 |
| Copelands | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Millisle | Very Good. | 19 February 2026 |
| HOLYWOOD SPORTS SOCIAL & REC CLUB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Holywood | Very Good. | 19 February 2026 |
| Mount Charles @ Loughview | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Holywood | Very Good. | 19 February 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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