St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ards and North Down
St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: St. Marys Primary School Killinchy Street, Newtownards, BT23 5AP
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School 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% | ← St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School 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 St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comber Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| Comber Recreational Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Smör Bakery Mobile caterer | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| McBRIDE'S BAR, RESTAURANT & OFFSALES Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Willow Tree Restaurant and Cafe Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| No: 14 The Georgian House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Sugarcane Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School
What is St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 19 November 2024.
Is St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School last inspected?
St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School was last inspected on 19 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 St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School?
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 St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School 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 St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects St Mary's Primary School & Pre-School 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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