Point Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Point Off Licence 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
The rating dates from 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 42 Church Street, Ringmackilroy, Warrenpoint, BT34 3HN
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Point Off Licence among the 1,411 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 | 1,411 | 89% | ← Point Off Licence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Point Off Licence 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 Point Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Dolly Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Country Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| John Magee (Butchery and Delicatessen) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Pizza Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Puzzles Playgroup (Town Hall) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Kabin Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Nisa Fresh Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 June 2025 |
| Gordons Chemist Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt |
Questions about Point Off Licence
What is Point Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Point Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Point Off Licence 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 Point Off Licence last inspected?
Point Off Licence was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 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 Point Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Point Off Licence 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, and Point Off Licence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Point Off Licence 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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