Swifty's Bar and Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newry, Mourne and Down
Swifty's Bar and Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 The Square, Tullyvallan, Newtownhamilton, BT35 0AA
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Swifty's Bar and Restaurant 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% | ← Swifty's Bar and Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Swifty's Bar and Restaurant 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 Swifty's Bar and Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ani 1 Ltd Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2024 |
| Park Butchers and Catering Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Clarkes Pharmacy Retailers - other | 81 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tasty Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
| Maggies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Radius Housing Association -Tullyvallen Fold Caring Premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| The Central Bar and Off Sales Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 May 2025 |
| Mountview Farm Meats Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Swifty's Bar and Restaurant
What is Swifty's Bar and Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Swifty's Bar and Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 28 June 2024.
Is Swifty's Bar and Restaurant 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swifty's Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
Swifty's Bar and Restaurant was last inspected on 28 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Swifty's Bar and Restaurant?
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 Swifty's Bar and Restaurant 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 Swifty's Bar and Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Swifty's Bar and Restaurant 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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