Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion 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 26 January 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: 5 Hill Street, Ballynacraig, Newry, BT34 2BN
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion 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% | ← Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion 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 Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Krem Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Curtis Butchers Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| BK on the Go Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Boyds Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Boyds Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Catholic Workingmen's Club Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Courtney's Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Hibernian Club Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion
What is Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion's food hygiene rating?
Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion 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 Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion last inspected?
Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion was last inspected on 26 January 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 Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion 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 Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Younique Meat at Taste of Gullion 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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