Alpine House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ards and North Down
Alpine House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: 20 Ballyholme Road, Corporation, Bangor, BT20 5JN
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Alpine House 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% | ← Alpine House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Alpine House 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 Alpine House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield UK (NI) Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Clanmill Housing Association Other catering premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Blue-Bell Lodge Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Abbeyfield and Wesley Housing Association Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Bayview Resource Centre Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Abbeyfield UK (NI) Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cindy’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Ballyholme Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Alpine House
What is Alpine House's food hygiene rating?
Alpine House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Alpine House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alpine House last inspected?
Alpine House was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 Alpine House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Alpine House 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 Alpine House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Alpine House 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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