📍 7 areas · 1,280 establishments
Food Safety in Ards and North Down
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 20 May 2026
Ards and North Down has 1,280 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 73.83% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.8
Average Rating
out of 5
73.83%
5-Star Rated
950 places
85.7%
4 or 5 Stars
0%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
5950
82%
4156
14%
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2
7
1
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🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 2 establishments across Ards and North Down. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in Ards and North Down
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballymagee BT19 | 4.9 | 88.06% | 201 |
| 2 | Ballyward BT24 | 4.9 | 95.17% | 145 |
| 3 | Killinchy BT30 | 4.9 | 92.1% | 329 |
| 4 | Portavogie BT22 | 4.8 | 83.78% | 185 |
| 5 | Broadway BT20 | 4.8 | 83.03% | 218 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groomsport BT21 | 4.6 | 74.6% | 0% |
| 2 | Cronstown BT23 | 4.7 | 80.63% | 0% |
| 3 | Portavogie BT22 | 4.8 | 83.78% | 0% |
| 4 | Broadway BT20 | 4.8 | 83.03% | 0% |
| 5 | Ballymagee BT19 | 4.9 | 88.06% | 0% |
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