INTERNATIONAL BAR
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
INTERNATIONAL BAR is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 38 Frances Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down, BT23 7DN, in the Ards and North Down local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 38 Frances Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down
- Postcode
- BT23 7DN
- Local Authority
- Ards and North Down
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 953276
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of INTERNATIONAL BAR?
INTERNATIONAL BAR 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 INTERNATIONAL BAR last inspected?
INTERNATIONAL BAR was last inspected on 2025-01-07. 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 INTERNATIONAL BAR located?
INTERNATIONAL BAR is located at 38 Frances Street, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down , BT23 7DN, in the Ards and North Down local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT23 postcode area.