McKEE'S FARM SHOP food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ards and North Down
McKEE'S FARM SHOP holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: McKEE'S FARM SHOP was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 28 Holywood Road, Killarn, Newtownards, BT23 4TQ
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts McKEE'S FARM SHOP 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% | ← McKEE'S FARM SHOP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to McKEE'S FARM SHOP, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Dundonald, Belfast Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Little Gems Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Hotties Chocolate Distributors/Transporters | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Nutrition Ni Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Habitat Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Dundonald High School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Aaron House Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Beeps - Brookies Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about McKEE'S FARM SHOP
What is McKEE'S FARM SHOP's food hygiene rating?
McKEE'S FARM SHOP has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 21 May 2026.
Is McKEE'S FARM SHOP 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McKEE'S FARM SHOP last inspected?
McKEE'S FARM SHOP was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
How does McKEE'S FARM SHOP 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 McKEE'S FARM SHOP is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects McKEE'S FARM SHOP 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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