Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 2026, 3 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.
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: 143 Belfast Road, Corcreeghy, Newry, BT34 1QU
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO 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% | ← Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO 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 Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn and Barr Playgroup School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Tiddly Town Newry Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| St Mary's Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Glenn and Barr Playgroup School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Orchard Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Teenie Weenies Daycare Nursery and Afterschool School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Saval G.A.C. Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| The Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO
What is Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO's food hygiene rating?
Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO last inspected?
Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO was last inspected on 18 May 2026, 3 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 Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO 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 Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO 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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