Source Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ards and North Down
Source Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 July 2024, 23 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: 13 Balloo Crescent, Bangor, BT19 7WP
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Source Tea Rooms 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% | ← Source Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Source Tea Rooms 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 Source Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperhead Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Ballywilliam Catering Trading as Posh Nosh Ireland Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Baskets Galore Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Avenue Nutrition Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Balloo Training and Resource Centre Caring Premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Air-tastic Bangor Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 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 |
Questions about Source Tea Rooms
What is Source Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Source Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 24 July 2024.
Is Source Tea Rooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Source Tea Rooms last inspected?
Source Tea Rooms was last inspected on 24 July 2024, 23 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 Source Tea Rooms?
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 Source Tea Rooms 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 Source Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Source Tea Rooms 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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