GL Care_bardan Cottage food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newry, Mourne and Down
GL Care_bardan Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 3 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newry, Mourne and Down ratings →
Address: 12 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle, BT33 0AX
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts GL Care_bardan Cottage among the 1,413 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 | 1,413 | 89% | ← GL Care_bardan Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 141 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 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 GL Care_bardan Cottage 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 GL Care_bardan Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baguette Boy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2026 |
| Bu Trading Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Newcastle Primary School School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Unit T Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Parish Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Around A Pound Ltd Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Essence Health Store Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| The Cookie Jar Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about GL Care_bardan Cottage
What is GL Care_bardan Cottage's food hygiene rating?
GL Care_bardan Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 13 May 2026.
Is GL Care_bardan Cottage 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was GL Care_bardan Cottage last inspected?
GL Care_bardan Cottage was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 3 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 GL Care_bardan Cottage?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does GL Care_bardan Cottage compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,589 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, and GL Care_bardan Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects GL Care_bardan Cottage 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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