Food hygiene ratings in Ards and North Down
Our data holds 1,292 food businesses in Ards and North Down, rated between 2017-06-28 and 2026-08-25. 73.5% (950) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 10 (0.8%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Ards and North Down 137th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Ards and North Down
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 950 | 73.5% |
| 4 (good) | 158 | 12.2% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 39 | 3% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 9 | 0.7% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 43 | 3.3% |
| Exempt | 92 | 7.1% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 | 73.2% |
| Retailers - other | 262 | 60.3% |
| Other catering premises | 175 | 89.1% |
| Caring Premises | 140 | 80.7% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 | 53.6% |
| Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 | 77.8% |
| School/college/university | 70 | 87.1% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 | 87.5% |
Food businesses rated per month in Ards and North Down
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Ards and North Down
The 10 most recent of 10. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captains Table | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BT21 0HE |
| PEKING GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-15 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BT23 7PZ |
| Morelli's Ice Cream | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-18 | Retailers - other | BT21 0AQ |
| Asha Indian Takeaway | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-15 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BT20 3NN |
| Tasty Macs | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-14 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BT22 2HR |
| Home Farm Cafe | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-10-08 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BT23 4EU |
| The Singing Kettle Bakery | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-06-24 | Retailers - other | BT20 3HY |
| The Ruby | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-06-11 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BT23 7DX |
| Golden River | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-02-20 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BT23 7DY |
| Rambos | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-02-18 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BT23 7PA |
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Questions about Ards and North Down
How many food businesses in Ards and North Down are rated 5 (very good)?
950 of 1,292 food businesses in Ards and North Down (73.5%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-25.
Which food businesses in Ards and North Down are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
10 food businesses in Ards and North Down are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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