Pats Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newry, Mourne and Down
Pats Take Away 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 18 October 2024, 20 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: 3 Abbey Yard, Ballynacraig, Newry, BT34 2EG
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Pats Take Away 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% | ← Pats Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pats Take Away 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 Pats Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evora Hospice Care - St John's House Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| BK on the Go Other catering premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Boyds Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Boyds Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cloud b Manufacturers/packers | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Irish National Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Cafe Krem Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Curtis Butchers Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Pats Take Away
What is Pats Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Pats Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Pats Take Away 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 Pats Take Away last inspected?
Pats Take Away was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Pats Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pats Take Away 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 Pats Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Pats Take Away 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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