The Oak Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Oak Grill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: 43-47 Main Street, Castlewellan, BT31 9DQ
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Oak Grill sits behind roughly 1,411 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ← The Oak Grill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Oak Grill 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 Oak Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nel's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Little O's Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 October 2024 |
| Paula's Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| JR'S Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2024 |
| Taste and See Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| On A Roll Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Nana's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Mourne Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about The Oak Grill
What is The Oak Grill's food hygiene rating?
The Oak Grill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 22 January 2025.
Is The Oak Grill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oak Grill last inspected?
The Oak Grill was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Oak Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oak Grill 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 The Oak Grill holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Oak Grill 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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