Pure Parched food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newry, Mourne and Down
Pure Parched 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 24 October 2025, 8 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: 150a Loughinisland Road, Downpatrick, BT30 8QZ
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Pure Parched 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% | ← Pure Parched | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pure Parched 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 Pure Parched, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure parched Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Tasty Bites Annacloy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Sunflower Cottage Coffee Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Mcmullans Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Teconnaught Cross Community Playgroup School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Holy Family Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bunelos Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Bunelos Mobile Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Pure Parched
What is Pure Parched's food hygiene rating?
Pure Parched has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Pure Parched 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 Pure Parched last inspected?
Pure Parched was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 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 Pure Parched?
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 Pure Parched 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 Pure Parched is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Pure Parched 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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