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KNEAD BAKERY

Newtownards

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

KNEAD BAKERY scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 15 December 2025 by Ards and North Down.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for KNEAD BAKERY, from October 2013 to December 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2013 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of KNEAD BAKERY.

Food hygiene rating history for KNEAD BAKERY
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
1 October 2013	5 / 5	Very good
15 December 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

KNEAD BAKERY in Newtownards has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

3 High Street,
Corporation North,
Newtownards,
Down,
BT23 4JN

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for KNEAD BAKERY. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects KNEAD BAKERY?

Food hygiene at KNEAD BAKERY is inspected by Ards and North Down, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about KNEAD BAKERY

What is KNEAD BAKERY’s food hygiene rating?

KNEAD BAKERY has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 December 2025.

When was KNEAD BAKERY last inspected?

KNEAD BAKERY was last inspected by Ards and North Down on 15 December 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.