The Station Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ards and North Down
The Station Diner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 42-44 Abbey Street, Corporation, Bangor, BT20 4JA
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts The Station Diner among the 949 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 | 949 | 82% | ← The Station Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Station Diner 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 The Station Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A cake for all seasons Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Cafe Trax Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| B51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-School Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Coffee Cure at the Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Cotters Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Bangor Central Primary School School/college/university | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Cargo Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about The Station Diner
What is The Station Diner's food hygiene rating?
The Station Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 5 September 2024.
Is The Station Diner 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Station Diner last inspected?
The Station Diner was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 The Station Diner?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Station Diner 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 The Station Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects The Station Diner 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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