Mash Direct Promotion Bus food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Ards and North Down
Mash Direct Promotion Bus holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 June 2024, 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: 81 Ballyrainey Road, Ballyrainey, Comber, BT23 5JU
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Mash Direct Promotion Bus 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% | ← Mash Direct Promotion Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mash Direct Promotion Bus 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 Mash Direct Promotion Bus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horner's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Hundred Acre Wood Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Coopers Mill Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Happy Days Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Comber Primary Comber Earlies Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Comber Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Akash Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Domino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Mash Direct Promotion Bus
What is Mash Direct Promotion Bus's food hygiene rating?
Mash Direct Promotion Bus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 22 June 2024.
Is Mash Direct Promotion Bus 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mash Direct Promotion Bus last inspected?
Mash Direct Promotion Bus was last inspected on 22 June 2024, 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 Mash Direct Promotion Bus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mash Direct Promotion Bus 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 Mash Direct Promotion Bus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Mash Direct Promotion Bus 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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