Wineflair food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ards and North Down
Wineflair 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 14 November 2024, 19 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: 2 - 4 The Square, Ballygowan, BT23 6HY
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Wineflair 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% | ← Wineflair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Wineflair 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 Wineflair, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piggy's Vapes and Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Davidson's Pub/bar/nightclub | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Scoops and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 November 2025 |
| The Roundabout Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Lily's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Farley House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| S Gibson's Family Butchers Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Brae Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Wineflair
What is Wineflair's food hygiene rating?
Wineflair has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Wineflair 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 Wineflair last inspected?
Wineflair was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 Wineflair?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Wineflair 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 Wineflair is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Wineflair 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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