Copperhead Cakes food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ards and North Down
Copperhead Cakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Ards and North Down score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ards and North Down ratings →
Address: Unit 1b 2-4 Balloo Avenue, Bangor, BT19 7QT
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Copperhead Cakes among the 951 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 | 951 | 82% | ← Copperhead Cakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 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 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 Copperhead Cakes 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 Copperhead Cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballywilliam Catering Trading as Posh Nosh Ireland Other catering premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Avenue Nutrition Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Air-tastic Bangor Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Balloo Training and Resource Centre Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Clean Cut Cuisine Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| ANDBC Com Dev Foodshare Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Bangor Foodbank and Community Support Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Clearly Kids Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Copperhead Cakes
What is Copperhead Cakes's food hygiene rating?
Copperhead Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 23 January 2024.
Is Copperhead Cakes 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Copperhead Cakes last inspected?
Copperhead Cakes was last inspected on 23 January 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 Copperhead Cakes?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Copperhead Cakes compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, and Copperhead Cakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Copperhead Cakes 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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