The Imperial food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ards and North Down
The Imperial 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 25 September 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: 19 Parade, Town Parks Of Donaghadee (Main Portion), Donaghadee, BT21 0HE
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts The Imperial 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% | ← The Imperial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Imperial 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 The Imperial, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captains Table Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 31 December 2024 |
| Harbour and Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Meadowbank Social & Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 February 2025 |
| Pier 36 & B&B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2025 |
| Rnli Gift Shop Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Saints & Sinners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bow Bells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2026 |
| Copeland Spirits Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Questions about The Imperial
What is The Imperial's food hygiene rating?
The Imperial has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 25 September 2023.
Is The Imperial 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 The Imperial last inspected?
The Imperial was last inspected on 25 September 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 The Imperial?
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 The Imperial 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 The Imperial is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects The Imperial 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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