Synge & Byrne HO food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newry, Mourne and Down
Synge & Byrne HO holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 7 Carrickasticken Road, Carrickastickan, Forkhill, BT35 9RJ
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Synge & Byrne HO among the 1,411 places in Newry, Mourne and Down holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | ← Synge & Byrne HO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Synge & Byrne HO none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Synge & Byrne HO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synge and Byrne Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Joe's Cafe Forkhill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| The Welcome Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Genovas Takeaway Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Forkhill Preschool Playgroup Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| St Oliver Plunkett P.S. Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Synge & Byrne HO
What is Synge & Byrne HO's food hygiene rating?
Synge & Byrne HO has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Synge & Byrne HO safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Synge & Byrne HO last inspected?
Synge & Byrne HO was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newry, Mourne and Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Synge & Byrne HO?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Synge & Byrne HO compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,580 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, and Synge & Byrne HO is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Synge & Byrne HO and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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