E Collins and Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
E Collins and Sons 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
This is a fresh result: E Collins and Sons was inspected on 7 August 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: 4 Charlemont Square East, Clogharevan, Bessbrook, BT35 7AD
How this rating has changed
E Collins and Sons was re-inspected on 7 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 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 E Collins and Sons 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% | ← E Collins and Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 E Collins and Sons 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 E Collins and Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie’s Coffee Kart Other catering premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Cut N Cloud Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bessbrook Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Dr. Brew Other catering premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Hands Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Bardan Cottage Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Avila Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Giggles Early Years and After School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about E Collins and Sons
What is E Collins and Sons's food hygiene rating?
E Collins and Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 7 August 2026.
Is E Collins and Sons 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 E Collins and Sons last inspected?
E Collins and Sons was last inspected on 7 August 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 E Collins and Sons?
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 E Collins and Sons 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 E Collins and Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects E Collins and Sons 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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