Alan Telford Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ards and North Down
Alan Telford Bakery 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
This is a fresh result: Alan Telford Bakery was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Princess Anne Road, Portavogie, Portavogie, BT22 1DT
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Alan Telford Bakery 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% | ← Alan Telford Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Alan Telford Bakery 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 Alan Telford Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The New Quays Other catering premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Jo Jo's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Green Isle Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Portavogie Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Alan Telford Bakery
What is Alan Telford Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Alan Telford Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Alan Telford Bakery 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 Alan Telford Bakery last inspected?
Alan Telford Bakery was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Alan Telford Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alan Telford Bakery 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 Alan Telford Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Alan Telford Bakery 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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