Food Hygiene Ratings in BT23

Rating distribution in BT23

Food hygiene in BT23: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BT23?

The average food hygiene rating in the BT23 postcode area of Ards and North Down is 4.74 out of 5, across 361 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in BT23 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

288 food businesses in the BT23 postcode area of Ards and North Down hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.8% of the 361 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

How many food businesses in BT23 have a low hygiene rating?

4 food businesses in the BT23 postcode area of Ards and North Down are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this BT23 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BT23 postcode area of Ards and North Down (407 establishments on record, 361 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in BT23

• Mrs WhippyRetailers - other · BT23
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
• EUROSPARRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 136 Donaghadee Road, Ballyharry, Newtownards, Down · BT23 7QR
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
• The GangesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 69 Court Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down · BT23 7NX
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
• LILY'STakeaway/sandwich shop · 10 The Square, Ballygowan, Ballygowan, Down · BT23 6HA
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
• THE WILLOWS RESTAURANT (SERC)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Victoria Avenue, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down · BT23 7EH
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
• A Sweet TreatOther catering premises · BT23
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
• The PeninsulaCaring Premises · 4 Castlebawn Road, Newtownards · BT23 8AL
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
• Sister BakesOther catering premises · BT23
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
• Brew & YakiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 27 South Street, Newtownards · BT23 4JT
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
• Conlig mini marketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Conlig, Newtownards · BT23 7PT
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
• Movilla playgroup and nurseryCaring Premises · 63 Movilla Road, Bootown, Newtownards, Down · BT23 8EZ
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
• VICTORIA PRIMARY SCHOOLSchool/college/university · 162 East Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down · BT23 7DD
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026

Places needing improvement in BT23

• Golden RiverTakeaway/sandwich shop · 140 Frances Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down · BT23 7DY
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 February 2025
• Home Farm CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Circular Road, Corporation South, Newtownards, Down · BT23 4EU
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 October 2025
• The RubyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 63 Frances Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down · BT23 7DX
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 June 2025
• RambosTakeaway/sandwich shop · 16 Castle Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down · BT23 7PA
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2025