Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) 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: Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) 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: 15 Kingsmill Road, Corlat, Whitecross, BT60 2SS
How this rating has changed
Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) 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 Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) 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% | ← Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) 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 Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Hanlons Bar/Whitecross Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Teresa's Primary School (Tullyherron School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Mohans Candy Floss Kiosk Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| St Malachy's Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Little Villagers Playgroup Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Black Gap Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Mountnorris Central Kitchen School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Port Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter)
What is Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter)'s food hygiene rating?
Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 7 August 2026.
Is Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) 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 Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) last inspected?
Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) 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 Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) 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 Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) 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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