Model Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ards and North Down
Model Primary School 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 22 April 2026, 2 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: Scrabo Road, Corporation South, Newtownards, BT23 4NW
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Model Primary School 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% | ← Model Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Model Primary School 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 Model Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchkins After School Club Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| KFC - Ards Shopping Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about Model Primary School
What is Model Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Model Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Model Primary School 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 Model Primary School last inspected?
Model Primary School was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Model Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Model Primary School 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 Model Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Model Primary School 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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