Bow Bells Newtownards food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ards and North Down
Bow Bells Newtownards holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 27 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 23 South Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, BT23 4JT
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Bow Bells Newtownards 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% | ← Bow Bells Newtownards | |
| 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 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 Bow Bells Newtownards 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 Bow Bells Newtownards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Js Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Brew & Yaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| 7th Heaven cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Clanmill Housing Cook Court Other catering premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Broadway Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Oasis Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Cotters Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Ichiban Sushi Teppanyaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Bow Bells Newtownards
What is Bow Bells Newtownards's food hygiene rating?
Bow Bells Newtownards has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Bow Bells Newtownards 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bow Bells Newtownards last inspected?
Bow Bells Newtownards was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 Bow Bells Newtownards?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bow Bells Newtownards 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 Bow Bells Newtownards holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Bow Bells Newtownards 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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