Manse on the Beach food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ards and North Down
Manse on the Beach holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 25 Manse Road, Newtownards, BT22 1HS
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Manse on the Beach 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% | ← Manse on the Beach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Manse on the Beach 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 Manse on the Beach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPC Retail Ltd T/A Centra Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Chip Buddy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Gowans Ballysplurge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Kirkistown Castle Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Kirkistown Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Manse on the Beach
What is Manse on the Beach's food hygiene rating?
Manse on the Beach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Manse on the Beach 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Manse on the Beach last inspected?
Manse on the Beach was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Manse on the Beach?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Manse on the Beach 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 Manse on the Beach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Manse on the Beach 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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