The Donard food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Donard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 27 Main Street, Newcastle, BT33 0AD
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts The Donard 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 Donard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Donard 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 Donard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Adhd Hub Coffee Shop & Info Point Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Fish & Farm Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Hales Fruit Sales Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Small's Butchers Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Docs Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Newcastle Community Cinema Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Around A Pound Ltd Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
Questions about The Donard
What is The Donard's food hygiene rating?
The Donard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 12 March 2025.
Is The Donard 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Donard last inspected?
The Donard was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 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 Donard?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Donard 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 Donard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Donard 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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