Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: 58 Newry Road, Dromore, Warrenpoint, BT34 3LE
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) 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% | ← Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) 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 Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenpoint Golf Club (Bar and Club) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Campus & Co Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Carlingford Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| First Steps Day Nursery and After School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Mourne Dew Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| First Steps Day Care Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| LA Dolce Vita Warrenpoint Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| O'Hares Warrenpoint Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter)
What is Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter)'s food hygiene rating?
Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) 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 Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) last inspected?
Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 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 Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter)?
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 Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) 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 Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Texaco Filling Station (Costcutter) 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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