Red Box Kitchen food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Newry, Mourne and Down
Red Box Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 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: Ashtree Enterprise Park Rathfriland Road, Newry, BT34 1BY
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Red Box Kitchen 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% | ← Red Box Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Red Box Kitchen 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 Red Box Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Paws for Coffee Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Cairn Hill Nursing Home Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bluebell House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Ashgrove Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cairn Grove Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cedar Grove Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Ardmaine Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Abbey Grammar Christian Brothers School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Red Box Kitchen
What is Red Box Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Red Box Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Red Box Kitchen 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Box Kitchen last inspected?
Red Box Kitchen was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 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 Red Box Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Box Kitchen 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 Red Box Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Red Box Kitchen 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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