Gregory's Costcutter food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Gregory's Costcutter 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
The rating dates from 19 February 2025, 16 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: 109 Camlough Road Bessbrook, Newry, BT35 7EE
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Gregory's Costcutter 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% | ← Gregory's Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gregory's Costcutter 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 Gregory's Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggles Early Years and After School School/college/university | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Carrickcruppin GFC Social Club Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Cruppa Tea & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Hands Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Espresso 54 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Cloughreagh House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Cut N Cloud Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bessbrook Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Gregory's Costcutter
What is Gregory's Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Gregory's Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Gregory's Costcutter 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 Gregory's Costcutter last inspected?
Gregory's Costcutter was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 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 Gregory's Costcutter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Gregory's Costcutter 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 Gregory's Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Gregory's Costcutter 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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