Angus Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ards and North Down
Angus Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 42 Main Street, Grey Abbey, Greyabbey, BT22 2NG
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Angus Farm Shop sits behind roughly 948 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 948 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 13% | ← Angus Farm Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Angus Farm Shop 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 Angus Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Essentials Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Olive by Cafolla's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Dutchie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Wild Sage Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| The Wildfowler Inn Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Alchemy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
| Greyabbey Primary School School/college/university | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Angus Farm Shop
What is Angus Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Angus Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Angus Farm Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Angus Farm Shop last inspected?
Angus Farm Shop was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months 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 Angus Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Angus Farm Shop 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 Angus Farm Shop holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Angus Farm Shop 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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