Hilltown Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newry, Mourne and Down
Hilltown Chippy holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 June 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.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Newry, Mourne and Down ratings →
Address: 21 Main Street, Carcullion, Hilltown, BT34 5UH
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How this rating has changed
Hilltown Chippy has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 16 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
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
A 2 is rare: only 15 of 1,589 rated places in Newry, Mourne and Down score this low, about one in 106. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← Hilltown Chippy | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hilltown Chippy the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hilltown Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| O’conn Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Rooney's Bar (The Tipsy Cow) Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Minny Doyles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Boley Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Spar (Sean MC Greevy) Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| The Wineyard Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Hilltown Pharmacy Retailers - other | 131 yards away | Exempt | |
| Shang Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Hilltown Chippy
What is Hilltown Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Hilltown Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Hilltown Chippy safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Hilltown Chippy last inspected?
Hilltown Chippy was last inspected on 16 June 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.
What did the inspector find at Hilltown Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hilltown Chippy 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, while Hilltown Chippy holds a 2. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Hilltown Chippy 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newry, Mourne and Down, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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