Holywood has 107 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
99% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 84% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 34% of food businesses in Holywood.
5 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
4 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 2,898 | 4.6/5 | 71% |
| Bangor | 630 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Newtownards | 284 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Donaghadee | 62 | 4.4/5 | 66% |
| Comber | 60 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Portaferry | 33 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
There are currently 107 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Holywood, out of 637,494 rated establishments across the UK.
In Holywood, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 84% of rated businesses in Holywood hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Holywood 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 Holywood was last updated on 30 June 2026.