Opening Doors food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ards and North Down
Opening Doors holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 2026, 2 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: Main Street Kircubbin, Newtownards
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Opening Doors 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% | ← Opening Doors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Opening Doors 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 Opening Doors, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2024 |
| Gilmore's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Paul Arthurs Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2026 |
| Wok Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Janeys Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2025 |
| Mckeever's Chemist Retailers - other | 72 yards away | Exempt | |
| Coan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Yer Coddin Me Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Opening Doors
What is Opening Doors's food hygiene rating?
Opening Doors has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Opening Doors 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Opening Doors last inspected?
Opening Doors was last inspected on 15 May 2026, 2 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 Opening Doors?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Opening Doors 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 Opening Doors is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Opening Doors 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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