Captains Table food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ards and North Down
Captains Table holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Captains Table was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Ards and North Down score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Ards and North Down ratings →
Address: 22 Parade, Town Parks Of Donaghadee (Main Portion), Donaghadee, BT21 0HE
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Captains Table has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 22 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
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
A 2 is rare: only 9 of 1,160 rated places in Ards and North Down score this low, about one in 129. 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 | 951 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← Captains Table | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Captains Table 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 Captains Table, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Harbour and Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Meadowbank Social & Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 February 2025 |
| Pier 36 & B&B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2025 |
| Rnli Gift Shop Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Saints & Sinners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| Bow Bells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2026 |
| Copeland Spirits Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Questions about Captains Table
What is Captains Table's food hygiene rating?
Captains Table has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Ards and North Down Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Captains Table safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Captains Table last inspected?
Captains Table was last inspected on 22 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.
What did the inspector find at Captains Table?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Captains Table 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, while Captains Table holds a 2. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Captains Table 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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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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