Strangford College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ards and North Down
Strangford College holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 19 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Ards and North Down score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ards and North Down ratings →
Address: Abbey Road, Ballyrawer, Millisle, BT22 2GB
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How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Strangford College sits behind roughly 951 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 14% | ← Strangford College | |
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Strangford 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 Strangford College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrowdore Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 185 yards away | Exempt | |
| Carrowdore Primary School School/college/university | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Eurospar Carrowdore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| H & J Carnduff - Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Wineflair Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Eden Pottery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Strangford College
What is Strangford College's food hygiene rating?
Strangford College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Strangford College safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Strangford College last inspected?
Strangford College was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 19 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 Strangford College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Strangford College compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, while Strangford College holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Strangford 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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