Homegrown food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ards and North Down
Homegrown holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Homegrown was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 66b East Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, BT23 7DD
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Homegrown 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% | ← Homegrown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Homegrown 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 Homegrown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Frances Street Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Happy Days Day Nursery Caring Premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| First Newtownards Presbyterian Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| NI Assoc. for Mental Health (Scraboview) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Kandy Korner Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Ivy Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Homegrown
What is Homegrown's food hygiene rating?
Homegrown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Homegrown 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Homegrown last inspected?
Homegrown was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Homegrown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Homegrown 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 Homegrown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Homegrown 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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