Saints & Sinners food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ards and North Down
Saints & Sinners 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
This is a fresh result: Saints & Sinners was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Ards and North Down score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ards and North Down ratings →
Address: 27 Parade Donaghadee, Donaghadee, BT21 0HE
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How this rating has changed
Saints & Sinners has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Saints & Sinners among the 951 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 | 951 | 82% | ← Saints & Sinners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Saints & Sinners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial Caring Premises | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Harbour and Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Meadowbank Social & Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 February 2025 |
| Pier 36 & B&B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2025 |
| Captains Table Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 July 2026 |
| Rnli Gift Shop Retailers - other | 10 yards away | Exempt | |
| Copeland Spirits Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Bow Bells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Saints & Sinners
What is Saints & Sinners's food hygiene rating?
Saints & Sinners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Saints & Sinners 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 Saints & Sinners last inspected?
Saints & Sinners was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
How does Saints & Sinners compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, and Saints & Sinners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Saints & Sinners 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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