The Whistledown Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Whistledown Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 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: 6 Seaview, Ringmackilroy, Warrenpoint, BT34 3NH
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Whistledown Hotel
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Whistledown Hotel was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts The Whistledown Hotel 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% | ← The Whistledown Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Whistledown Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafort House Caring Premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Seaview Nursery Dining Centre School/college/university | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Church Lane Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2026 |
| Inf Heart of Erin Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Corn Dolly Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Country Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| John Magee (Butchery and Delicatessen) Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Pizza Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about The Whistledown Hotel
What is The Whistledown Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Whistledown Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 2 July 2026.
Is The Whistledown Hotel 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Whistledown Hotel last inspected?
The Whistledown Hotel was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newry, Mourne and Down Council rather than by the business.
How does The Whistledown Hotel 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 The Whistledown Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Whistledown Hotel 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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