Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ards and North Down
Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church 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 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2a Hamilton Road, Bangor, BT20 4LE
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church among the 949 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 | 949 | 82% | ← Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 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 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 Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church 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 Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Filling Station Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Cafe Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Ava Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cotters Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Coffee Rustler Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Bangor Integrated Nursery School Dining Centre School/college/university | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| College Cafe/The Birches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church
What is Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church's food hygiene rating?
Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church 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 Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church last inspected?
Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church?
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 Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church 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 Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Harbour Pantry, Bangor Parish Church 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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