Host food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Host 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 21 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 36a Church Road, Newtownards, BT23 6BB
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Host among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← Host | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Very 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 Host 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 Host, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyrea Nursery School School/college/university | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Moneyreagh Primary School Dining Centre School/college/university | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| The Auld House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Mace Moneyreagh Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2025 |
| Evaline's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cottontails Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Host
What is Host's food hygiene rating?
Host has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Host 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 Host last inspected?
Host was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Host?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Host compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Host is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Host 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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