Dublin Road Mini Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Dublin Road Mini Mart holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 15 December 2025, 6 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: 112 Dublin Road, Kilcoo, BT34 5HT
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
A 1 is rare: only 8 of 1,580 rated places in Newry, Mourne and Down score this low, about one in 198. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 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% | ← Dublin Road Mini Mart | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Dublin Road Mini Mart the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dublin Road Mini Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thierafurth Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| St Malachy's School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Newry Rugby Club Ltd Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Hare's Gap Cafe/Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Glad Coffee and Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| St Matthews Magheramayo Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| St Patricks Primary School School/college/university | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Dolly's Brae Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Dublin Road Mini Mart
What is Dublin Road Mini Mart's food hygiene rating?
Dublin Road Mini Mart has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Dublin Road Mini Mart safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Dublin Road Mini Mart last inspected?
Dublin Road Mini Mart was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 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 Dublin Road Mini Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dublin Road Mini Mart 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, while Dublin Road Mini Mart holds a 1. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Dublin Road Mini Mart 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newry, Mourne and Down, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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