Food Shop Bravo food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ards and North Down
Food Shop Bravo holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: 40 Frances Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, BT23 7DN
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Food Shop Bravo sits behind roughly 1,103 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ← Food Shop Bravo | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Food Shop Bravo 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 Food Shop Bravo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Giuseppe's Italian Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Haptik Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Little Wing Pizzeria Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Eliza & Vi’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Mauds Ice Cream,Coffee Shop&sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Cotters Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
Questions about Food Shop Bravo
What is Food Shop Bravo's food hygiene rating?
Food Shop Bravo has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ards and North Down Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Food Shop Bravo safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Food Shop Bravo last inspected?
Food Shop Bravo was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Food Shop Bravo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Shop Bravo 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 Food Shop Bravo holds a 3. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Food Shop Bravo 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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