Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ards and North Down
Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 49 Ballyhenry Road, Ballyhenry Major, Comber, BT23 5JZ
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ← Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 118 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comber Primary Comber Earlies Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Comber Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Mash Direct Promotion Bus Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Comber Youth for Christ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Emma's Sweet & Cake Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Happy Days Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Enler Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Finest Cut Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed
What is Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed's food hygiene rating?
Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 11 April 2024.
Is Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed last inspected?
Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed was last inspected on 11 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,155 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, while Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Spring Cottage Crafts at the Potting Shed and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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