Donard View Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Donard View Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 October 2025, 9 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: 76 Crossgar Road, Ballynahinch, Ballynahinch, BT24 8XS
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Donard View Service Station 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% | ← Donard View Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Donard View Service Station 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 Donard View Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Colman's High & Sixth Form College School/college/university | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Drumlins Integrated Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Lidl Northern Ireland Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Vasiliki Anastasiadou Childminder Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| St Patrick's Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Chips Ahoy Takeaway Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| J & N Charles Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Hannawin's Medical Hall Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Donard View Service Station
What is Donard View Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Donard View Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Donard View Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Donard View Service Station last inspected?
Donard View Service Station was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Donard View Service Station?
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 Donard View Service Station 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 Donard View Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Donard View Service Station 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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