Simple Simon’s food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ards and North Down
Simple Simon’s holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very 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: King St, Bangor, BT20 3AH
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Simple Simon’s 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% | ← Simple Simon’s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Simple Simon’s 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 Simple Simon’s, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Rustler Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Ava Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Asda Filling Station Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bono Bangor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Cotters Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Base 48 Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about Simple Simon’s
What is Simple Simon’s's food hygiene rating?
Simple Simon’s has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Simple Simon’s 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simple Simon’s last inspected?
Simple Simon’s 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 Simple Simon’s?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Simple Simon’s 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 Simple Simon’s is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Simple Simon’s 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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