Herron's Country Fried Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newry, Mourne and Down
Herron's Country Fried Chicken 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 28 July 2025, 11 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: 21 High Street, Ballynahinch, Ballynahinch, BT24 8AB
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Herron's Country Fried Chicken 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% | ← Herron's Country Fried Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Herron's Country Fried Chicken 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 Herron's Country Fried Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Pooles Butchers Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Tikka Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 May 2025 |
| Gordons Chemists Retailers - other | 37 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mckays Newsagency Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Blue Cedar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Paddy Kellys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Herron's Country Fried Chicken
What is Herron's Country Fried Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Herron's Country Fried Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Herron's Country Fried Chicken 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 Herron's Country Fried Chicken last inspected?
Herron's Country Fried Chicken was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 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 Herron's Country Fried Chicken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Herron's Country Fried Chicken 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 Herron's Country Fried Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Herron's Country Fried Chicken 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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