Winemark food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ards and North Down
Winemark holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 October 2023, 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: 399 Old Holywood Road, Knocknagoney, Holywood, BT18 9QH
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Winemark among the 948 places in Ards and North Down holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 948 | 82% | ← Winemark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 13% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Winemark 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 Winemark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ 53.3 Coffee Shop Palace Barracks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Eurospar Kinnegar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Coffee Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Frae Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Group Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Alexander's Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Abbeyfield UK (NI) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Bakari Little Sister Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Winemark
What is Winemark's food hygiene rating?
Winemark has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 12 October 2023.
Is Winemark safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Winemark last inspected?
Winemark was last inspected on 12 October 2023, 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 Winemark?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winemark 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, and Winemark is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Winemark 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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