The Wineyard food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Wineyard 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 10 September 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
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: 2 Rostrevor Road, Carcullion, Hilltown, BT34 5UP
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Wineyard
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 it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts The Wineyard 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 Wineyard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Wineyard 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 Wineyard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shang Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| Clonduff Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Killens Service Station Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Mac's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Spar (Sean MC Greevy) Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| O’conn Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Rooney's Bar (The Tipsy Cow) Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Hilltown Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about The Wineyard
What is The Wineyard's food hygiene rating?
The Wineyard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 10 September 2024.
Is The Wineyard 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 The Wineyard last inspected?
The Wineyard was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 23 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 Wineyard?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wineyard 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 Wineyard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Wineyard 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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The Wineyard is one of 1,028 rated food businesses in Down. See every hygiene rating in Down →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.newrymournedown.org
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