1,277 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 82.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Ards and North Down are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,277 registered food businesses for Ards and North Down. Of these, 1,157 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 1 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morelli's Ice Cream | BT21 0AQ | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Asha Indian Takeaway | BT20 3NN | 2 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Golden River | BT23 7DY | 2 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Green chilli | BT20 3AA | 2 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Home Farm Cafe | BT23 4EU | 2 | Oct 08, 2025 |
| Rambos | BT23 7PA | 2 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Tasty Macs | BT22 2HR | 2 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| The Ruby | BT23 7DX | 2 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| The Singing Kettle Bakery | BT20 3HY | 2 | Jun 24, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 952 food businesses in Ards and North Down with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Ards and North Down depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.