Cafe at Montalto food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Cafe at Montalto holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Spa Road, Ballymacarn South, Ballynahinch, BT24 8PT
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Cafe at Montalto 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% | ← Cafe at Montalto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Cafe at Montalto 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 Cafe at Montalto, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spa Primary School School/college/university | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Fishbourne House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Spa Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Millbrook Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Cafe at Montalto
What is Cafe at Montalto's food hygiene rating?
Cafe at Montalto has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Cafe at Montalto 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe at Montalto last inspected?
Cafe at Montalto was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 Cafe at Montalto?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe at Montalto 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 Cafe at Montalto is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Cafe at Montalto 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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