The Port Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Port Inn 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 28 April 2025, 14 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: 3 The Square, Magheramurphy, Kilkeel, BT34 4AA
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts The Port Inn 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% | ← The Port Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Port Inn 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 The Port Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Max Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| Golden Seaside Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Donic Woodfire Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Mourne Gospel Fellowship - The Cabin Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Square 4 Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Generation Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Seven Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about The Port Inn
What is The Port Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Port Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 28 April 2025.
Is The Port Inn 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 The Port Inn last inspected?
The Port Inn was last inspected on 28 April 2025, 14 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 The Port Inn?
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 The Port Inn 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 The Port Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Port Inn 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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