The Bank Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Bank Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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.
Address: 1 Trevor Hill, Carneyhough, Newry, BT34 1DN
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bank Bar sits behind roughly 1,411 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ← The Bank Bar | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bank Bar 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 Bank Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Injury Support Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Friar Tucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| City Sips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Hotel Chocolat Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Bellinis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Kings Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Around A Pound (Fireworks) Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Cobbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Bank Bar
What is The Bank Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Bank Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 21 January 2025.
Is The Bank Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bank Bar last inspected?
The Bank Bar was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Bank Bar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bank Bar 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, while The Bank Bar holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Bank Bar 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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