Saintfield Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Saintfield Filling Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 5 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: 11 Crossgar Road, Saintfield Parks, Saintfield, BT24 7AS
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Saintfield Filling Station 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% | ← Saintfield Filling Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Saintfield Filling Station 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 Saintfield Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Joe (NI) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Hazels Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Millbank Farm Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Mayflower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2024 |
| Mauds Cafe and Ice Creams Saintfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 April 2025 |
| Rowallane Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Lucky Boat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 May 2026 |
| Masseys of Saintfield Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Saintfield Filling Station
What is Saintfield Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Saintfield Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Saintfield Filling Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saintfield Filling Station last inspected?
Saintfield Filling Station was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 Saintfield Filling Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saintfield Filling Station 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 Saintfield Filling Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Saintfield Filling Station 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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