Dr. Brew food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newry, Mourne and Down
Dr. Brew holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 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: 34 Carrickshane, Clogharevan, Bessbrook, BT35 7NU
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Dr. Brew 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% | ← Dr. Brew | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dr. Brew 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 Dr. Brew, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Collins and Sons Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Katie’s Coffee Kart Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Cut N Cloud Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bessbrook Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Hands Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Bardan Cottage Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Avila Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| ARC Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Dr. Brew
What is Dr. Brew's food hygiene rating?
Dr. Brew has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Dr. Brew 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dr. Brew last inspected?
Dr. Brew was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 Dr. Brew?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Dr. Brew 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 Dr. Brew is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Dr. Brew 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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