The Food Market Belfast Road food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Food Market Belfast Road holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 50 Belfast Road, Newry, BT34 1QA
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts The Food Market Belfast Road 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% | ← The Food Market Belfast Road | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Food Market Belfast Road 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 The Food Market Belfast Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa Cafe (Unit 2 the Plaza) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Abbey Grammar Christian Brothers School/college/university | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Kidz University School/college/university | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Anns Care Homes Ltd - Ashgrove Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| B and M Retail Ltd. Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Ashgrove Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Fiveways Shop and Service Station Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about The Food Market Belfast Road
What is The Food Market Belfast Road's food hygiene rating?
The Food Market Belfast Road has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 7 August 2024.
Is The Food Market Belfast Road 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Food Market Belfast Road last inspected?
The Food Market Belfast Road was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 months 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 The Food Market Belfast Road?
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 The Food Market Belfast Road 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 The Food Market Belfast Road is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Food Market Belfast Road 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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