Birch Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Birch Coffee 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 1 August 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.
Address: 51 Central Promenade, Ballaghbeg, Newcastle, BT33 0HH
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Birch Coffee 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% | ← Birch Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Birch Coffee 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 Birch Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nugelato Ice Cream Boutique Churreria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Strand Cakes Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Bunned Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Base Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| The Clay Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Morellis Ice-Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| The Anchor Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Medicare Thorntons Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Birch Coffee
What is Birch Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Birch Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Birch Coffee 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 Birch Coffee last inspected?
Birch Coffee was last inspected on 1 August 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 Birch Coffee?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birch Coffee 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 Birch Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Birch Coffee 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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