Mace Newtownhamilton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Mace Newtownhamilton holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Mace Newtownhamilton was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Newry, Mourne and Down ratings →
Address: 35-37 Dundalk Street, Tullyvallan, Newtownhamilton, BT35 0PB
How this rating has changed
Mace Newtownhamilton has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 9 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 4 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
A 1 is rare: only 10 of 1,589 rated places in Newry, Mourne and Down score this low, about one in 159. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Mace Newtownhamilton | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 141 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Mace Newtownhamilton the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mace Newtownhamilton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountview Farm Meats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Southside Snax Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| St Michael's Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Centra Newtownhamilton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Central Bar and Off Sales Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 May 2025 |
| Clarkes Pharmacy Retailers - other | 67 yards away | Exempt | |
| Radius Housing Association -Tullyvallen Fold Caring Premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Ani 1 Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Mace Newtownhamilton
What is Mace Newtownhamilton's food hygiene rating?
Mace Newtownhamilton has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Mace Newtownhamilton safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Mace Newtownhamilton last inspected?
Mace Newtownhamilton was last inspected on 9 July 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 Mace Newtownhamilton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mace Newtownhamilton compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,589 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, while Mace Newtownhamilton holds a 1. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Mace Newtownhamilton 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newry, Mourne and Down, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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