Green chilli food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ards and North Down
Green chilli holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 24 February 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 32 Dufferin Avenue, Bangor, BT20 3AA
How it compares in Ards and North Down
A 2 is rare: only 8 of 1,155 rated places in Ards and North Down score this low, about one in 144. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Green chilli | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Green chilli the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Green chilli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ava Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cotters Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Coffee Rustler Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cafe Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Cafe Trax Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| A cake for all seasons Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Asda Filling Station Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Green chilli
What is Green chilli's food hygiene rating?
Green chilli has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Ards and North Down Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Green chilli safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Green chilli last inspected?
Green chilli was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 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 Green chilli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Green chilli 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 Green chilli holds a 2. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Green chilli 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ards and North Down, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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