Serene Bean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Serene Bean 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
This is a fresh result: Serene Bean was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 14a Canal Quay, Lisdrumgullion, Newry, BT35 6BP
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Serene Bean 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% | ← Serene Bean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Serene Bean 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 Serene Bean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannon's Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Khao Soi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Friar Tucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Full Irish Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Head Injury Support Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Bellinis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Hotel Chocolat Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| City Sips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about Serene Bean
What is Serene Bean's food hygiene rating?
Serene Bean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Serene Bean 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 Serene Bean last inspected?
Serene Bean was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Serene Bean?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Serene Bean 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 Serene Bean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Serene Bean 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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