Food hygiene ratings in Newry, Mourne and Down
Newry, Mourne and Down inspects and rates 1,723 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,580 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 143 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Newry, Mourne and Down
Standards here are high: 89% of rated businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top score of 5, and 97% hold a 4 or better. 21 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Newry, Mourne and Down
Food hygiene ratings for each town Newry, Mourne and Down inspects.
- Down 1,034 places
- Armagh 224 places
- Newry 90 places
- Downpatrick 47 places
- Newcastle 27 places
- Ballynahinch 23 places
Recently inspected in Newry, Mourne and Down
The most recent inspections published by Newry, Mourne and Down, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newry Rugby Club Ltd | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| The Whistledown Hotel | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Subway | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| St Mary's Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Crumble & Bite | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Pizza Street (Social Crew LTD) | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Social Crew Ltd (Ice Cream Trailer) | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Boxd Coffee | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Diamonds Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| S & P Milligan at Ballynahinch Market | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Chips Ahoy Takeaway Ltd | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Seven Coffee Co | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Newry, Mourne and Down
The lowest-rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down are listed below. 8 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Cafe Company Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 May 2026 |
| Mr Chef | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| Lee Garden | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 March 2026 |
| Dublin Road Mini Mart | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 December 2025 |
| Emil 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 November 2025 |
| Three Stars | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 November 2025 |
| Nisa Fresh Food Centre | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 June 2025 |
| Kinnahalla (Extern) | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 April 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Newry, Mourne and Down
How many food businesses does Newry, Mourne and Down rate?
Newry, Mourne and Down publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,723 businesses, of which 1,580 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of rated businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Newry, Mourne and Down have a bad hygiene rating?
21 food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 8 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down?
Environmental health officers employed by Newry, Mourne and Down carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 11a Cafe 3 - Generally satisfactory
- 46 Mill Street 4 - Good
- 5th Avenue Bakery Awaiting inspection
- 71 Avenue 5 - Very good
- A Few Scoops 5 - Very good
- A29 Convenience Store 4 - Good
- Abbey Grammar Christian Brothers 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield & Wesley 5 - Very good
- Abp Newry (Canteen) 5 - Very good
- Abundant Coffee and Treats 5 - Very good
- Academy Primary School 5 - Very good
- Acorn Annexe at Oakleigh House 5 - Very good
- Action for Children/Sure Start 5 - Very good
- Active Chef Wok 4 - Good
- Adhd Hub Coffee Shop & Info Point 5 - Very good
- Air Fried Delights 5 - Very good
- AJ's Diner 5 - Very good
- Alanas childminding 4 - Good
- Aldo's 5 - Very good
- Alexanders Farm Shop 5 - Very good
- Alfie Murray Family Butchers 5 - Very good
- Ali's Kebab and Pizza 5 - Very good
- All Children's Integrated School 5 - Very good
- Anchor Bar 5 - Very good
- Andrea McLoughlin - Childminder Exempt
- Ani 1 Ltd 4 - Good
- Ann Murphy 4 - Good
- Annalong Primary School Meals Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Annetts Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- Annmariya 4 - Good
- Anns Care Homes Ltd - Ashgrove Care Home 5 - Very good
- Anns Care Homes Ltd - Strangford 5 - Very good
- Annsborough Primary School 5 - Very good
- Annsborough Stores 5 - Very good
- Apache Pizza 5 - Very good
- Apache Pizza 5 - Very good
- Apache Pizza 4 - Good
- Apache Pizza 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Apache Pizza Newcastle 5 - Very good
- Apache Pizza Newry 5 - Very good
- Appleblossom Preschool 5 - Very good
- Appletree Day Nursery 4 - Good
- Arata Leaf 5 - Very good
- ARC 5 - Very good
- Ardarragh Resource Centre 5 - Very good
- Ardglass Post Office & Supershop 5 - Very good
- Ardglass Pre-School 5 - Very good
- Ardglass Sea Products Ltd (EC) 5 - Very good
- Ardglass Seafish Sales 5 - Very good
- Ardmaine Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Ardmore Special School 5 - Very good
- Ardview House 5 - Very good
- Ark Community Gardens & Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Arkle Bar 5 - Very good
- Arley House Bed & Breakfast 5 - Very good
- Around A Pound Exempt
- Around A Pound (Fireworks) 5 - Very good
- Around A Pound Ltd 5 - Very good
- Artbar Funkel 5 - Very good
- Arts Shop 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-02. Browse all UK councils →