Sovereign Hill Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Sovereign Hill Farm 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: Sovereign Hill Farm was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 17 Creevyargon Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8YG
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Sovereign Hill Farm 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% | ← Sovereign Hill Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Sovereign Hill Farm 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 Sovereign Hill Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donard View Service Station Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Vasiliki Anastasiadou Childminder Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| St Colman's High & Sixth Form College School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Safe & Sound Day Care Nursery School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Drumlins Integrated Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Lidl Northern Ireland Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Millbrook Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Chips Ahoy Takeaway Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Sovereign Hill Farm
What is Sovereign Hill Farm's food hygiene rating?
Sovereign Hill Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Sovereign Hill Farm 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 Sovereign Hill Farm last inspected?
Sovereign Hill Farm was last inspected on 28 May 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 Sovereign Hill Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sovereign Hill Farm 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 Sovereign Hill Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Sovereign Hill Farm 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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