Cloud 9 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ards and North Down
Cloud 9 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cloud 9 was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 61 Portaferry Road, Commons, Newtownards, BT23 8SG
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Cloud 9 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% | ← Cloud 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cloud 9, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Town Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Newtownards Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Lidl Newtownards Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Kindergarten Kids Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Castle Gardens Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Castle Gardens Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
Questions about Cloud 9
What is Cloud 9's food hygiene rating?
Cloud 9 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Cloud 9 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cloud 9 last inspected?
Cloud 9 was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
How does Cloud 9 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 Cloud 9 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Cloud 9 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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