Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ards and North Down
Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Robert Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, BT23 4DN
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) 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% | ← Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) 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 Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie’s Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Crumbles Mobile caterer | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Orr's Home Bakery Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Ards Football Club Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Cafolla's Cafe (Regent Street) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Ellison's Health & Wellbeing Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| J D Wetherspoon Plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| New Railway Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
Questions about Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc)
What is Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc)'s food hygiene rating?
Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 24 October 2023.
Is Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) last inspected?
Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) was last inspected on 24 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc)?
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 Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) 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 Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Shuttlefield Fold (Fold HSG Assoc) 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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