The Clay Project food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Clay Project 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
The rating dates from 19 July 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: 85 Central Promenade, Newcastle, BT33 0HH
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts The Clay Project 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 Clay Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clay Project 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 Clay Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Bunned Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Nugelato Ice Cream Boutique Churreria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Strand Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| The Anchor Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Base Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Morellis Ice-Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Nikis Kitchen Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about The Clay Project
What is The Clay Project's food hygiene rating?
The Clay Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 19 July 2024.
Is The Clay Project 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 The Clay Project last inspected?
The Clay Project was last inspected on 19 July 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 Clay Project?
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 The Clay Project 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 Clay Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Clay Project 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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