Country Diner food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newry, Mourne and Down
Country Diner 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 21 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: 54 Belfast Road, Ballynahinch, Ballynahinch, BT24 8EB
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Country Diner 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% | ← Country Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Country Diner 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 Country Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Vivoxtra Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Redburn Clinic Caring Premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Chips Ahoy Takeaway Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Assumption Grammar School School/college/university | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| St Patrick's Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Ballynahinch High School-Central Kitchen School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Carlisle's Fresh Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| The Indian Terrace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Country Diner
What is Country Diner's food hygiene rating?
Country Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Country Diner 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 Country Diner last inspected?
Country Diner was last inspected on 21 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 Country Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Country Diner 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 Country Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Country Diner 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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