The Old Post Office food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ards and North Down
The Old Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 191 Killinchy Road, Lisbane, Comber, BT23 6AA
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts The Old Post Office 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% | ← The Old Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old Post Office 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 The Old Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poachers Pocket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Lisbane Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| Kilmood Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Right Rascals Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Pure Day Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Castle Espie Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| The Old School House Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Killinchy Meats Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Old Post Office
What is The Old Post Office's food hygiene rating?
The Old Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Old Post Office 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Post Office last inspected?
The Old Post Office was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 The Old Post Office?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Post Office 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 The Old Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects The Old Post Office 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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