Gerard Sands Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Gerard Sands Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 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: 9 Castle Place, Ardglass, Ardglass, BT30 7TP
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Gerard Sands Catering 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% | ← Gerard Sands Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gerard Sands Catering 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 Gerard Sands Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Ardglass Post Office & Supershop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| East Essence Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Watersedge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Charles Mulhall Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| The Old Commercial Bar & Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Kings Castle Nursing Home Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Milligan's Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Gerard Sands Catering
What is Gerard Sands Catering's food hygiene rating?
Gerard Sands Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 3 March 2025.
Is Gerard Sands Catering 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gerard Sands Catering last inspected?
Gerard Sands Catering was last inspected on 3 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 Gerard Sands Catering?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gerard Sands Catering 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 Gerard Sands Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Gerard Sands Catering 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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