Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill 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
This is a fresh result: Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 76 Main Street, Shean, Forkhill, BT35 9SH
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill 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% | ← Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genovas Takeaway Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Joe's Cafe Forkhill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| The Welcome Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Synge & Byrne HO Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Synge and Byrne Other catering premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Forkhill Preschool Playgroup Ltd School/college/university | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| St Oliver Plunkett P.S. Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill
What is Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill's food hygiene rating?
Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill 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 Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill last inspected?
Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newry, Mourne and Down Council rather than by the business.
How does Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill 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 Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill 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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