Courtyard Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ards and North Down
Courtyard Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 May 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: 212b Crawfordsburn Road, Ballymullan, Bangor, BT19 1HY
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Courtyard Cottage 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% | ← Courtyard Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Courtyard Cottage 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 Courtyard Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Sparks Preschool Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Crawfordsburn Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Crawfordsburn Primary School Dining Ctre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Crawfordsburn Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Carnalea Golf Club (Club House) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bangor West Nursery Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| BLK Kofi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Clifton School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Courtyard Cottage
What is Courtyard Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Courtyard Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 23 May 2024.
Is Courtyard Cottage 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Courtyard Cottage last inspected?
Courtyard Cottage was last inspected on 23 May 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 Courtyard Cottage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Courtyard Cottage 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 Courtyard Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Courtyard Cottage 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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