Ciao food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Ciao 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: 23 The Square, Ringmackilroy, Warrenpoint, BT34 3LY
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Ciao 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% | ← Ciao | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ciao, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamonds Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| MC Veigh's Eurospar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Genoa Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Tuck Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 June 2024 |
| The Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 August 2025 |
| Gordons Chemist Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| The Wheelbarrow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| O'Hare's Home Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about Ciao
What is Ciao's food hygiene rating?
Ciao has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Ciao 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 Ciao last inspected?
Ciao was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newry, Mourne and Down Council rather than by the business.
How does Ciao 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 Ciao is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Ciao 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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