Annsborough Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Annsborough Stores 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 24 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 44 Ballylough Road, Ballylough, Castlewellan, BT31 9NN
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Annsborough Stores 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% | ← Annsborough Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Annsborough Stores 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 Annsborough Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annsborough Primary School School/college/university | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Martin's Grocery Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 June 2025 |
| Luna Coffee Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Railway ST Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| The Hatch Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Greenvale House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 March 2026 |
| Corriewood Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| The Gate Lodge (Corriewood) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Annsborough Stores
What is Annsborough Stores's food hygiene rating?
Annsborough Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 24 June 2024.
Is Annsborough Stores 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 Annsborough Stores last inspected?
Annsborough Stores was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Annsborough Stores?
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 Annsborough Stores 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 Annsborough Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Annsborough Stores 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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