Chestnut Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ards and North Down
Chestnut Inn 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 27 June 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: 65 Carrickmannon Road, Carrickmannan, Ballygowan, BT23 6JH
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Chestnut Inn 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% | ← Chestnut Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chestnut Inn 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 Chestnut Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brae Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Lily's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Spar Ballygowan Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Alexander Dickson Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Ballygowan Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Davidson's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| The Roundabout Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Piggy's Vapes and Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Chestnut Inn
What is Chestnut Inn's food hygiene rating?
Chestnut Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Chestnut Inn 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 Chestnut Inn last inspected?
Chestnut Inn was last inspected on 27 June 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 Chestnut Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Chestnut Inn 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 Chestnut Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Chestnut Inn 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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