Brownlow Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ards and North Down
Brownlow Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 April 2024, 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: 1-3 Railway Street, Town Parks, Comber, BT23 5HG
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Brownlow Arms 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% | ← Brownlow Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Brownlow Arms 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 Brownlow Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Down House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Akash Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Lucky House / icecream Comber NI Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2024 |
| Mill Street Market Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Happy Days Day Nursery Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| North Down Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2018 |
| The Goose Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Domino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Brownlow Arms
What is Brownlow Arms's food hygiene rating?
Brownlow Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 3 April 2024.
Is Brownlow Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brownlow Arms last inspected?
Brownlow Arms was last inspected on 3 April 2024, 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 Brownlow Arms?
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 Brownlow Arms 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 Brownlow Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Brownlow Arms 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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