KFC - Newry Bridge Street food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
KFC - Newry Bridge Street 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
This is a fresh result: KFC - Newry Bridge Street was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 21 Bridge Street, Newry, BT35 8AE
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts KFC - Newry Bridge Street 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% | ← KFC - Newry Bridge Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 KFC - Newry Bridge Street 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 KFC - Newry Bridge Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Espresso Bars Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Cunningham Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Eddie Rockets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cloud b Manufacturers/packers | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Irish National Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about KFC - Newry Bridge Street
What is KFC - Newry Bridge Street's food hygiene rating?
KFC - Newry Bridge Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 4 June 2026.
Is KFC - Newry Bridge Street 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 KFC - Newry Bridge Street last inspected?
KFC - Newry Bridge Street was last inspected on 4 June 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 KFC - Newry Bridge Street?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 KFC - Newry Bridge Street 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 KFC - Newry Bridge Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects KFC - Newry Bridge Street 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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