Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ards and North Down
Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 183 Mill Street, Newtownards, BT23 4LN
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips 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% | ← Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips 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 Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phatbox cookies Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Munchkins After School Club Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| KFC - Ards Shopping Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Ards Hospital Caring Premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
Questions about Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips
What is Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips last inspected?
Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips 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 Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips 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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