Whitecross Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newry, Mourne and Down
Whitecross Lounge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 176 Tullyah Road, Corlat, Belleek, BT60 2SN
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Whitecross Lounge 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% | ← Whitecross Lounge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Whitecross Lounge 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 Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Mohans Candy Floss Kiosk Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| St Malachy's Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| St Teresa's Primary School (Tullyherron School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Little Villagers Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Mountnorris Central Kitchen School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Port Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Belleek Country House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Whitecross Lounge
What is Whitecross Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Whitecross Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Whitecross Lounge 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitecross Lounge last inspected?
Whitecross Lounge was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whitecross Lounge 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 Whitecross Lounge holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Whitecross Lounge 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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