Counter Culture food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ards and North Down
Counter Culture holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: Enterprise House 2-4 Balloo Avenue, Bangor, BT19 7QT
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Counter Culture sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ← Counter Culture | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Counter Culture 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 Counter Culture, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperhead Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Baskets Galore Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Ballywilliam Catering Trading as Posh Nosh Ireland Other catering premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Avenue Nutrition Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Air-tastic Bangor Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Balloo Training and Resource Centre Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Clean Cut Cuisine Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Bangor Foodbank and Community Support Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
Questions about Counter Culture
What is Counter Culture's food hygiene rating?
Counter Culture has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Counter Culture safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Counter Culture last inspected?
Counter Culture was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Counter Culture?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Counter Culture 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, while Counter Culture holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Counter Culture 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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