Food Safety in Ballyward
145 establishments rated · 95.17% with 5 stars
Ballyward (BT24) is home to 145 rated food establishments in the Ards and North Down area of Ards and North Down. An impressive 95.17% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Ballyward vs Ards and North Down Average
% of establishments with given rating · Ards and North Down average across 1,523 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Ballyward
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop · BT24 8AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Brook cottage camping Retailers - other · BT24 8LE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Sept 2025 |
| 3 | Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BT24 8HZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Kids Corner Playcare Caring Premises · BT24 7HF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 Sept 2023 |
| 5 | Millennium Integrated Primary School School/college/university · BT24 7HF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 6 | SAFE & SOUND DAY NURSERY Caring Premises · BT24 8UH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Abundant Coffee and Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop · BT24 8DN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Hagans Croft Equestrian (Food van) Mobile caterer · BT24 8UG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Sept 2022 |
| 9 | ALEXANDERS FARM SHOP Retailers - other · BT24 7NB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 10 | SHELLYS Takeaway/sandwich shop · BT24 8HB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Nov 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Ballyward
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Happy days BT24 8AG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 Jun 2025 |
TIKKA TOWN BT24 8AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 May 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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