Food Shop Bravo food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ards and North Down
Food Shop Bravo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Food Shop Bravo was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Ards and North Down score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ards and North Down ratings →
Address: 40 Frances Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, BT23 7DN
How this rating has changed
Food Shop Bravo has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 17 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Food Shop Bravo among the 951 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 | 951 | 82% | ← Food Shop Bravo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 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 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 | 21 August 2026 |
Questions about Food Shop Bravo
What is Food Shop Bravo's food hygiene rating?
Food Shop Bravo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 17 July 2026.
Is Food Shop Bravo 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food Shop Bravo last inspected?
Food Shop Bravo was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". 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 1,160 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, and Food Shop Bravo is one of them.
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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
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