City Sips food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
City Sips 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: City Sips was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newry, Mourne and Down ratings →
Address: 8-10 Margaret Street, Carneyhough, Newry, BT34 1DF
How this rating has changed
City Sips was re-inspected on 27 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts City Sips among the 1,413 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 | 1,413 | 89% | ← City Sips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 141 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 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 City Sips 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 City Sips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around A Pound (Fireworks) Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Hotel Chocolat Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Cobbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Corn Dolly Home Bakery Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bellinis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Catholic Workingmen's Club Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Canal Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Hibernian Club Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about City Sips
What is City Sips's food hygiene rating?
City Sips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 27 July 2026.
Is City Sips 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 City Sips last inspected?
City Sips was last inspected on 27 July 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 City Sips?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does City Sips compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,589 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, and City Sips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects City Sips 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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City Sips is one of 1,028 rated food businesses in Down. See every hygiene rating in Down →
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