Royal County Down Golf Club food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Royal County Down Golf Club 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
This is a fresh result: Royal County Down Golf Club was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 36 Golf Links Road, Murlough Upper, Newcastle, BT33 0AN
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Royal County Down Golf Club 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% | ← Royal County Down Golf Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Royal County Down Golf Club 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 Royal County Down Golf Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mourne Golf Club Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Royal Co Down Ladies Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Percy French Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Slieve Donard Resort & Spa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Smyth's Newsagents (Centra) Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Newcastle DP LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Apache Pizza Newcastle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Railway Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
Questions about Royal County Down Golf Club
What is Royal County Down Golf Club's food hygiene rating?
Royal County Down Golf Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Royal County Down Golf Club 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 Royal County Down Golf Club last inspected?
Royal County Down Golf Club was last inspected on 5 June 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 Royal County Down Golf Club?
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 Royal County Down Golf Club 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 Royal County Down Golf Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Royal County Down Golf Club 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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