Newtownards has 283 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 77% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 13 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 29% of food businesses in Newtownards.
42 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
20 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 2,861 | 4.6/5 | 70% |
| Bangor | 622 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Holywood | 106 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Donaghadee | 62 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
| Comber | 60 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Portaferry | 32 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
There are currently 283 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Newtownards, out of 621,016 rated establishments across the UK.
In Newtownards, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 77% of rated businesses in Newtownards hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Newtownards 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 Newtownards was last updated on 19 May 2026.