Mace Newtownhamilton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Mace Newtownhamilton 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 23 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 35-37 Dundalk Street, Tullyvallan, Newtownhamilton, BT35 0PB
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Mace Newtownhamilton 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% | ← Mace Newtownhamilton | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Mace Newtownhamilton 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 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 | 30 April 2025 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Swifty's Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about Mace Newtownhamilton
What is Mace Newtownhamilton's food hygiene rating?
Mace Newtownhamilton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Mace Newtownhamilton 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 Mace Newtownhamilton last inspected?
Mace Newtownhamilton was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 "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 Mace Newtownhamilton 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 Mace Newtownhamilton holds a 4. 124 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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