The Oliver Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Oliver Restaurant 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
This is a fresh result: The Oliver Restaurant was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 62-64 Mill Street, Ballynacraig, Newry, BT34 1AJ
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts The Oliver Restaurant 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 Oliver Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Oliver Restaurant 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 Oliver Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney's Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Curtis Butchers Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Hibernian Club Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Cafe Krem Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Catholic Workingmen's Club Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Blue Print Pizza Co (Ballybot House) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Oliver Restaurant
What is The Oliver Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Oliver Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Oliver Restaurant 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 The Oliver Restaurant last inspected?
The Oliver Restaurant was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Oliver Restaurant?
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 Oliver Restaurant 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 Oliver Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Oliver Restaurant 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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