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 6 of 26.
| Business | Type | Location | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nugelato | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Very Good. | 21 January 2026 |
| LITTLE WING PIZZERIA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Holywood | Very Good. | 20 January 2026 |
| New Gaze | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Very Good. | 19 January 2026 |
| I Love Fudge/I Love French Toast | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 19 January 2026 | |
| ARDS HOSPITAL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Newtownards | Very Good. | 19 January 2026 |
| HILLMOUNT BANGOR LTD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Very Good. | 16 January 2026 |
| HERRONS COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Comber | Very Good. | 16 January 2026 |
| Kohinoor Indian cuisine /Tulsi | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Holywood | Very Good. | 15 January 2026 |
| Flightmode | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Very Good. | 15 January 2026 |
| BRYANSBURN FILLING STATION | Retailers - other | Bangor | Very Good. | 15 January 2026 |
| BALLYCROCHAN PRESBY CHURCH PLAYGROUP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Very Good. | 15 January 2026 |
| PATTONS BAKERY LTD | Manufacturers/packers | Newtownards | Very Good. | 15 January 2026 |
| Wild Coco | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Newtownards | Very Good. | 14 January 2026 |
| BURGER KING | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Very Good. | 14 January 2026 |
| Eurospar Kinnegar | Retailers - other | Holywood | Very Good. | 13 January 2026 |
| WINEMARK | Retailers - other | Holywood | Very Good. | 13 January 2026 |
| TESCO EXTRA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Newtownards | Very Good. | 13 January 2026 |
| Domino's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Newtownards | Very Good. | 12 January 2026 |
| ALEXANDER DICKSON PRIMARY SCHOOL | School/college/university | Ballygowan | Very Good. | 12 January 2026 |
| Albert Boal Quality Butchers | Retailers - other | Newtownards | Very Good. | 12 January 2026 |
| The Scullery | Mobile caterer | Very Good. | 9 January 2026 | |
| FPC RETAIL LTD T/A CENTRA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Cloghy | Very Good. | 9 January 2026 |
| KIRCUBBIN COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Kircubbin | Very Good. | 9 January 2026 |
| Knotts Bakery | Retailers - other | Bangor | Very Good. | 8 January 2026 |
| Starbucks | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Newtownards | Very Good. | 8 January 2026 |
| GRANSHA SUBWAY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bangor | Very Good. | 8 January 2026 |
| LAKEWOOD SECURE CARE | Other catering premises | Bangor | Very Good. | 8 January 2026 |
| KILMAINE PRIMARY SCHOOL KITCHEN | School/college/university | Bangor | Very Good. | 8 January 2026 |
| TESCO EXTRA FILLING STATION | Retailers - other | Newtownards | Very Good. | 8 January 2026 |
| WILLIAM STREET CHILDRENS UNIT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Newtownards | Very Good. | 8 January 2026 |
| Dajow Afromart Ltd | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Bangor | Very Good. | 7 January 2026 |
| The Little Christmas Tree Farm | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 7 January 2026 | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Very Good. | 7 January 2026 |
| GREYABBEY PRIMARY SCHOOL | School/college/university | Greyabbey | Very Good. | 7 January 2026 |
| HOME BARGAINS | Retailers - other | Newtownards | Very Good. | 7 January 2026 |
| The Clandy Nearby | Retailers - other | Bangor | Very Good. | 6 January 2026 |
| GLENLOLA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL KITCHEN | School/college/university | Bangor | Very Good. | 6 January 2026 |
| Blue Chicago | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Very Good. | 5 January 2026 |
| CLANMILL HOUSING COOK COURT | Other catering premises | Newtownards | Very Good. | 19 December 2025 |
| Holywood Care Home | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Holywood | Very Good. | 18 December 2025 |
| BLUE-BELL LODGE PRIVATE DAY NURSERY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Bangor | Very Good. | 18 December 2025 |
| WOODLANDS CAFE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Helens Bay | Very Good. | 17 December 2025 |
| BALLYHOLME PARISH CHURCH - LUNCH CLUB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bangor | Very Good. | 17 December 2025 |
| Electus Healthcare | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | Donaghadee | Very Good. | 15 December 2025 |
| PORTAFERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL | School/college/university | Portaferry | Very Good. | 15 December 2025 |
| GRANGE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL KITCHEN | School/college/university | Bangor | Very Good. | 15 December 2025 |
| SUPERVALU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Comber | Very Good. | 15 December 2025 |
| Baked by Katie | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 12 December 2025 | |
| Cakes by Nicole | Other catering premises | Very Good. | 12 December 2025 | |
| ST PATRICKS PRIMARY SCHOOL | School/college/university | Holywood | Very Good. | 12 December 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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