Mauds Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Newry, Mourne and Down
Mauds Ice Cream holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Mauds Ice Cream was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 1 Warrenpoint Road, Ballynacraig, Newry, BT34 2PF
How this rating has changed
Mauds Ice Cream was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 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 Mauds Ice Cream 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% | ← Mauds Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mauds Ice Cream 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 Mauds Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abp Newry (Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bunscoil AN Iuir School/college/university | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Cunningham Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Eddie Rockets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Ground Espresso Bars Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2026 |
| Laurels Day Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Evora Hospice Care - St John's House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about Mauds Ice Cream
What is Mauds Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Mauds Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Mauds Ice Cream 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mauds Ice Cream last inspected?
Mauds Ice Cream was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month 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 Mauds Ice Cream?
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 Mauds Ice Cream 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 Mauds Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Mauds Ice Cream 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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