Patrick Murphy and Sons food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Newry, Mourne and Down
Patrick Murphy and Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Patrick Murphy and Sons was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 8-9 Abbey Yard, Ballynacraig, Newry, BT34 2EG
How this rating has changed
Patrick Murphy and Sons has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 13 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 3 | Worse |
| 13 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Patrick Murphy and Sons 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% | ← Patrick Murphy and Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Patrick Murphy and Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evora Hospice Care - St John's House Caring Premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| BK on the Go Other catering premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Boyds Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Boyds Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cloud b Manufacturers/packers | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Irish National Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Bunscoil AN Iuir School/college/university | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Cafe Krem Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about Patrick Murphy and Sons
What is Patrick Murphy and Sons's food hygiene rating?
Patrick Murphy and Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 13 August 2026.
Is Patrick Murphy and Sons 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Patrick Murphy and Sons last inspected?
Patrick Murphy and Sons was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newry, Mourne and Down Council rather than by the business.
How does Patrick Murphy and Sons 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 Patrick Murphy and Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Patrick Murphy and Sons 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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