Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ards and North Down
Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 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: Comber, Newtownards, BT23 5DY
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school 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% | ← Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school 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 Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Comber Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| New Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 March 2025 |
| Supervalu Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Winemark Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| LG'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 February 2026 |
| We Sell Heroes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school
What is Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school's food hygiene rating?
Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school last inspected?
Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school was last inspected on 27 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 Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school?
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 Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school 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 Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school 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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