SOUPS BY JAMES
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
SOUPS BY JAMES is a manufacturers/packers located at 8 Balloo Drive, Balloo, Bangor, Down, BT19 7QY, in the Ards and North Down local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Ards and North Down oversees 1,266 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ards and North Down is 4.8 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Manufacturers/packers
- Address
- 8 Balloo Drive, Balloo, Bangor, Down
- Postcode
- BT19 7QY
- Local Authority
- Ards and North Down
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 953010
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of SOUPS BY JAMES?
SOUPS BY JAMES has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Ards and North Down.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a manufacturers/packers?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was SOUPS BY JAMES last inspected?
SOUPS BY JAMES was last inspected on 2025-09-01. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is SOUPS BY JAMES located?
SOUPS BY JAMES is located at 8 Balloo Drive, Balloo, Bangor, Down , BT19 7QY, in the Ards and North Down local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT19 postcode area.