Ballygowan has 19 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 83% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, pub/bar/nightclub establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 22% of food businesses in Ballygowan.
4 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–19 of 19 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 2,861 | 4.6/5 | 70% |
| Bangor | 620 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Newtownards | 284 | 4.7/5 | 77% |
| Holywood | 106 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Donaghadee | 62 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
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There are currently 19 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Ballygowan, out of 620,621 rated establishments across the UK.
In Ballygowan, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 83% of rated businesses in Ballygowan hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Ballygowan are carried out by Ards and North Down. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Ballygowan was last updated on 17 May 2026.
| 60 |
| 4.7/5 |
| 78% |