Colin's Hot Foods food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ards and North Down
Colin's Hot Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2025, 15 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: 1 Church Street, Ballyvarnet, Bangor, BT20 3HX
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Colin's Hot Foods 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% | ← Colin's Hot Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Colin's Hot Foods 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 Colin's Hot Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street Nutrition Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Cool Kids After School Club, Church Hall Caring Premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Cargo Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Clear Pharmacy Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-School Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Abbey View Care Home Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| B51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| A cake for all seasons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
Questions about Colin's Hot Foods
What is Colin's Hot Foods's food hygiene rating?
Colin's Hot Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 7 April 2025.
Is Colin's Hot Foods 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colin's Hot Foods last inspected?
Colin's Hot Foods was last inspected on 7 April 2025, 15 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 Colin's Hot Foods?
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 Colin's Hot Foods 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 Colin's Hot Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Colin's Hot Foods 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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