Low Cost Fuels food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Low Cost Fuels holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 186 Glassdrumman Road, Mullartown, Annalong, BT34 4QL
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Low Cost Fuels 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% | ← Low Cost Fuels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Low Cost Fuels 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 Low Cost Fuels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| QR Deli Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Mullartown House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Friends Forever Europe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2021 |
| Yo Yo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 July 2025 |
| Marine Villa B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| S Holmes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Annalong Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| SPAR Annalong Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Low Cost Fuels
What is Low Cost Fuels's food hygiene rating?
Low Cost Fuels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 10 May 2024.
Is Low Cost Fuels 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Low Cost Fuels last inspected?
Low Cost Fuels was last inspected on 10 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Low Cost Fuels?
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 Low Cost Fuels 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 Low Cost Fuels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Low Cost Fuels 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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