Neptunes Larder Kilkeel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Neptunes Larder Kilkeel 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 10 April 2026, 3 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: Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4AX
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Neptunes Larder Kilkeel 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% | ← Neptunes Larder Kilkeel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Neptunes Larder Kilkeel 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 Neptunes Larder Kilkeel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFV Nicola Joanne Farmers/growers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2021 |
| MFV Benaiah (EC) Farmers/growers | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| MFV Northern Star Farmers/growers | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| Susan John Farmers/growers | 1 yards away | Exempt | |
| Kilkeel Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Two Brothers Farmers/growers | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Provider N434 Farmers/growers | 1 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2019 |
Questions about Neptunes Larder Kilkeel
What is Neptunes Larder Kilkeel's food hygiene rating?
Neptunes Larder Kilkeel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 10 April 2026.
Is Neptunes Larder Kilkeel 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 Neptunes Larder Kilkeel last inspected?
Neptunes Larder Kilkeel was last inspected on 10 April 2026, 3 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 Neptunes Larder Kilkeel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Neptunes Larder Kilkeel 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 Neptunes Larder Kilkeel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Neptunes Larder Kilkeel 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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