JR'S food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
JR'S holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 19 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: 71 Main Street, Castlewellan, Castlewellan, BT31 9DQ
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so JR'S sits behind roughly 1,411 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 8% | ← JR'S | |
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <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 Generally satisfactory
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 JR'S 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 JR'S, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little O's Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 October 2024 |
| Nel's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| The Oak Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
| On A Roll Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Nana's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Wonder Years Day Nursery School/college/university | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Paula's Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Taste and See Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about JR'S
What is JR'S's food hygiene rating?
JR'S has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 11 December 2024.
Is JR'S safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was JR'S last inspected?
JR'S was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 JR'S?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JR'S 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, while JR'S holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects JR'S 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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