Wackoz food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newry, Mourne and Down
Wackoz 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 9 September 2024, 23 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newry, Mourne and Down ratings →
Address: 38 Belfast Road, Downpatrick, BT30 9AU
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Wackoz among the 1,413 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 | 1,413 | 89% | ← Wackoz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 141 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 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 Wackoz 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 Wackoz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnebrogue Staff Restaurant/Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| The Brunch Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Mace Food Centre Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Wackoz
What is Wackoz's food hygiene rating?
Wackoz has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 9 September 2024.
Is Wackoz 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 Wackoz last inspected?
Wackoz was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 23 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 Wackoz?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Wackoz compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,589 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, and Wackoz is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Wackoz 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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Wackoz is one of 1,028 rated food businesses in Down. See every hygiene rating in Down →
Newry, Mourne and Down inspects and rates 1,730 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Newry, Mourne and Down →
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