Three Countries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Three Countries holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 May 2025, 13 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: 3 Market Lane, Demesne Of Down Acre, Downpatrick, BT30 6TH
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Three Countries sits behind roughly 1,411 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ← Three Countries | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Three Countries 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 Three Countries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirabelle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Kaylee's Kidzone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Avenue Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Arkle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Richard's Butchers Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Quoile Fold Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Mabels Ice Cream Parlour Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Three Countries
What is Three Countries's food hygiene rating?
Three Countries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 27 May 2025.
Is Three Countries safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Three Countries last inspected?
Three Countries was last inspected on 27 May 2025, 13 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 Three Countries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Three Countries 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, while Three Countries holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Three Countries 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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