Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to six 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 six 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 five restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: NI ASSOC. FOR MENTAL HEALTH (SCRABOVIEW) at 81 Victoria Avenue, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down; rated on November 8

• Rated 5: The Foxes Den at 17 Jubilee Road, Newtownards; rated on November 8

• Rated 5: BALLOO HOUSE at 1 Comber Road, Balloo, Killinchy, Down; rated on November 7

• Rated 5: JENNY WATTS - CATERING at 41 High Street, Corporation, Bangor, Down; rated on November 1

• Rated 5: The Parlour Bar at 4 Castle Place, Newtownards, Down; rated on October 31

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And one rating has been handed to a pub, bar or nightclub:

• Rated 5: JENNY WATTS at 41 High Street, Corporation, Bangor, Down; rated on November 7