Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
THE PITSTOP CAFE food hygiene rating
THE PITSTOP CAFE
39 Balloo Road
Balloo
Bangor
Down
BT19 7PG Inspected 17 August 2026
Balloo
Bangor
Down
BT19 7PG Inspected 17 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Ards and North Down
2
Some improvement necessary
Some improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Business summary
THE PITSTOP CAFE in Ards and North Down currently has a food hygiene rating of 2 (Some improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 17 August 2026. THE PITSTOP CAFE is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 39 Balloo Road, Balloo, Bangor, Down, BT19 7PG.
- Business name
- THE PITSTOP CAFE
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Ards and North Down
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 17 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 952604
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
17 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Improvement necessaryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
THE PITSTOP CAFE currently has a food hygiene rating of 2, compared with a rating of 5 at its previous recorded inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | 2 | Some improvement necessary | Current |
| 31 July 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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