Hilltown Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newry, Mourne and Down
Hilltown Chippy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 24 April 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 21 Main Street, Carcullion, Hilltown, BT34 5UH
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Hilltown Chippy 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% | ← Hilltown Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hilltown Chippy 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 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Hilltown Chippy 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hilltown Chippy last inspected?
Hilltown Chippy was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 "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 Hilltown Chippy 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 Hilltown Chippy is one of them.
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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