Strangford Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ards and North Down
Strangford Filling Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 Portaferry Road, Gregstown, Newtownards, BT23 8SQ
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Strangford Filling Station sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ← Strangford Filling Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Strangford Filling Station 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 Strangford Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Castle Gardens Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Castle Gardens Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Lidl Newtownards Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Happy Town Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Newtownards Nursery School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Strangford Filling Station
What is Strangford Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Strangford Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 14 August 2023.
Is Strangford Filling Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Strangford Filling Station last inspected?
Strangford Filling Station was last inspected on 14 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Strangford Filling Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Strangford Filling Station 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 Strangford Filling Station holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Strangford Filling Station 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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