Jack Kay’s bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newry, Mourne and Down
Jack Kay’s bar 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 3 October 2024, 21 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: 124 Concession Road, Clonalig, Crossmaglen, BT35 9JE
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Jack Kay’s bar 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% | ← Jack Kay’s bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Jack Kay’s bar 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 Jack Kay’s bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clonalig Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Casey's Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Cullaville House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Cullaville House Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Lin's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool (Culloville) LTD School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| St Oliver Plunkett Out of Schools Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about Jack Kay’s bar
What is Jack Kay’s bar's food hygiene rating?
Jack Kay’s bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Jack Kay’s bar 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 Jack Kay’s bar last inspected?
Jack Kay’s bar was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Jack Kay’s bar?
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 Jack Kay’s bar 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 Jack Kay’s bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Jack Kay’s bar 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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