Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to three Ards and North Down establishments

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Ards and North Down’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to two restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: BAYLANDS COFFEE COMPANY at 103 Groomsport Road, Ballyholme, Bangor, Down; rated on September 12

• Rated 5: MOUNT STEWART TEAROOM at 191 Portaferry Road, Mount Stewart, Newtownards, Down; rated on September 7

Takeaways

And one rating has been handed to a takeaway:

• Rated 5: Muriel's at 183 Mill Street, Newtownards; rated on September 14