Good news as food hygiene ratings given 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 three restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: UHF ENTERPRISES LTD T/A BRIDEWELL at 19 High Street, Town Parks Of Donaghadee (Main Portion), Donaghadee, Down; rated on January 30

• Rated 5: PARLOUR BAR & RESTAURANT at 8 Castle Place, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down; rated on January 23

• Rated 5: Coffee Rustler at 30 Central Avenue, Corporation, Bangor, Down; rated on January 17

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

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

• Rated 5: TIVOLI BAR at 32 Manor Street, Town Parks Of Donaghadee (Main Portion), Donaghadee, Down; rated on January 27

• Rated 5: The Sandpiper at 64 Main Street, Ballywalter, Ballywalter, Down; rated on January 26

Takeaways

Plus one rating for a takeaway:

• Rated 5: Papa Antonio's at 5 Bridge Street Link, Town Parks, Comber, Down; rated on January 13