Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ards and North Down
Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2026, 3 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: Belfast Road, Holywood, Holywood, BT18 9EP
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen 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% | ← Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen 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 Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holywood Rugby Football & Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Holywood Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Holywood Golf Club (DM Golf Catering) Other catering premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Holywood Play Company Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Junior Ranks Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Eurospar Kinnegar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Holywood Pizza Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Coffee Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen
What is Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen last inspected?
Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen?
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 Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen 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 Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Sullivan Upper School Main Canteen 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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