The Central Bar and Off Sales food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Central Bar and Off Sales holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 13 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: 12 Dundalk Street, Tullyvallan, Newtownhamilton, BT35 0PB
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Central Bar and Off Sales sits behind roughly 1,411 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ← The Central Bar and Off Sales | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Central Bar and Off Sales 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 The Central Bar and Off Sales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountview Farm Meats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Southside Snax Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| St Michael's Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Mace Newtownhamilton Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 23 February 2024 |
| Clarkes Pharmacy Retailers - other | 67 yards away | Exempt | |
| Radius Housing Association -Tullyvallen Fold Caring Premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Ani 1 Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2024 |
| Swifty's Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about The Central Bar and Off Sales
What is The Central Bar and Off Sales's food hygiene rating?
The Central Bar and Off Sales has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 28 May 2025.
Is The Central Bar and Off Sales safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Central Bar and Off Sales last inspected?
The Central Bar and Off Sales was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 The Central Bar and Off Sales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Central Bar and Off Sales 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, while The Central Bar and Off Sales holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Central Bar and Off Sales 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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