Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ards and North Down
Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 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: 376 Belfast Road, Ballygilbert, Bangor, BT19 1UH
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church 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% | ← Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church 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 Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawfordsburn Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Loaf Pottery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Crawfordsburn Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Crawfordsburn Primary School Dining Ctre School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Glencraig Primary School and Nursery Unit School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Over the Hedge Afterschools Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church
What is Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church's food hygiene rating?
Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 1 September 2023.
Is Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church last inspected?
Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church was last inspected on 1 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 Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church?
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 Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church 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 Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church 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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