Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ards and North Down
Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College 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 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Castle Park Road, Corporation, Bangor, BT20 4TB
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College 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% | ← Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College 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 Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Central Integrated Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bangor Integrated Nursery School Dining Centre School/college/university | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| College Cafe/The Birches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| College Kitchen (SERC) - Food Truck Mobile caterer | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Bangor Central Primary School School/college/university | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| College Kitchen - Bangor Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Coffee Cure at the Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Asda Filling Station Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College
What is Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College's food hygiene rating?
Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College 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 Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College last inspected?
Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College 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 Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College 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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