The Hatch food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Hatch 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 11 September 2024, 22 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: 81 Mill Hill, Dundrinne, Castlewellan, BT31 9NB
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts The Hatch 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% | ← The Hatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hatch 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 Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Coffee Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Railway ST Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Corriewood Nursing Home Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| The Gate Lodge (Corriewood) Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Greenvale House Residential Home Caring Premises | 228 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 March 2026 |
| Barnvale Cottage Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Wood Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Martin's Grocery Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about The Hatch
What is The Hatch's food hygiene rating?
The Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 11 September 2024.
Is The Hatch 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 The Hatch last inspected?
The Hatch was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 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 Hatch?
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 The Hatch 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 The Hatch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Hatch 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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