First and Last food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ards and North Down
First and Last holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: 42-44 Bridge Street, Town Parks, Comber, BT23 5AT
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so First and Last sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ← First and Last | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 First and Last 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 First and Last, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enler Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Finest Cut Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Herrons Country Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Livingstones (Newsagent) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Tasty Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Papa Antonio's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Ziggi-Cig / Mauds Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Hometown Harvest Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about First and Last
What is First and Last's food hygiene rating?
First and Last has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 4 November 2025.
Is First and Last safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was First and Last last inspected?
First and Last was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 First and Last?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First and Last 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 First and Last holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects First and Last 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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