Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to 13 Ards and North Down establishments

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 13 of Ards and North Down’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to 10 restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: CAFFE NERO at 40 Main Street, Bangor, Down; rated on November 2

• Rated 5: HEATHERLEA BAKERY at 94 Main Street, Corporation, Bangor, Down; rated on October 26

• Rated 5: THE BULL & CLAW at 7 Moat Street, Town Parks Of Donaghadee (Main Portion), Donaghadee, Down; rated on October 26

• Rated 5: OASIS at 1 Main Street, Corporation, Bangor, Down; rated on October 24

• Rated 5: Tesco Customer Cafe at 1 Castlebawn Drive, Commons, Newtownards, Down; rated on October 24

• Rated 5: Junior Ranks Mess at 52 Belfast Road, Knocknagoney, Holywood, Down; rated on October 20

• Rated 5: Officers Mess at 52 Belfast Road, Knocknagoney, Holywood, Down; rated on October 20

• Rated 5: Wo & Sgts Mess at 52 Belfast Road, Knocknagoney, Holywood, Down; rated on October 20

• Rated 5: Coastal Kitchen at 3 Springfield Road, Portavogie, Portavogie, Down; rated on October 18

• Rated 5: LITTLE WING at 37-39 Main Street, Corporation, Bangor, Down; rated on August 2

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And two ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: BANGOR GOLF CLUB (BAR) at 7a Broadway, Corporation, Bangor, Down; rated on October 25

• Rated 5: Donaghadee Golf Club Bar at 84 Warren Road, Ballywilliam, Donaghadee, Down; rated on October 20

Takeaways

Plus one rating for a takeaway:

• Rated 5: SUPER CHIPPY/SUPER PIZZA at 104 Rathgael Road, Ballyvarnet, Bangor, Down; rated on October 24