North Down Cricket Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ards and North Down
North Down Cricket Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2018, more than 8 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: 19 Castle Lane, Mount Alexander, Comber, BT23 5EB
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts North Down Cricket Club 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% | ← North Down Cricket Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 North Down Cricket Club 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 North Down Cricket Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Mill Street Market Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Lucky House / icecream Comber NI Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2024 |
| Akash Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Domino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Comber Care Home Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about North Down Cricket Club
What is North Down Cricket Club's food hygiene rating?
North Down Cricket Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 19 January 2018.
Is North Down Cricket Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Down Cricket Club last inspected?
North Down Cricket Club was last inspected on 19 January 2018, more than 8 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 North Down Cricket Club?
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 North Down Cricket Club 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 North Down Cricket Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects North Down Cricket Club 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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