Newtownards Sailing Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ards and North Down
Newtownards Sailing Club 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 17 April 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: 161 Portaferry Road, Ballyewry, Newtownards, BT22 2AJ
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Newtownards Sailing Club 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% | ← Newtownards Sailing Club | |
| 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 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 Newtownards Sailing Club 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 Newtownards Sailing Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stewart Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Loughries Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Loughries Integrated Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Corries Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Hellbent Manufacturer Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2025 |
| Strangford Filling Station Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2023 |
| Hillmount Ards Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Little Kingdom Kids (Carrowdore) Ltd Caring Premises | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Newtownards Sailing Club
What is Newtownards Sailing Club's food hygiene rating?
Newtownards Sailing Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 17 April 2024.
Is Newtownards Sailing Club 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 Newtownards Sailing Club last inspected?
Newtownards Sailing Club was last inspected on 17 April 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 Newtownards Sailing Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newtownards Sailing Club 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 Newtownards Sailing Club holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Newtownards Sailing Club 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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