Journey Community Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Journey Community Church 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: Journey Community Church was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Strangford Road, Downpatrick, BT30 6SL
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Journey Community Church 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% | ← Journey Community Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Journey Community Church 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 Journey Community Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Integrated College School/college/university | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Anns Care Homes Ltd - Strangford Caring Premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Lecale Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Downpatrick Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| St Brigid's Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Rathkeltair Cross Community Playgroup School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Fitzpatricks Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| The Emperor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Journey Community Church
What is Journey Community Church's food hygiene rating?
Journey Community Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Journey Community Church 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 Journey Community Church last inspected?
Journey Community Church 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 Journey Community Church?
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 Journey Community Church 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 Journey Community Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Journey Community Church 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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