St Mark's High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
St Mark's High School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 24 June 2025, 12 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: 35 Upper Dromore Road, Ringmackilroy, Warrenpoint, BT34 3PN
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so St Mark's High School 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% | ← St Mark's High School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Mark's High School 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 St Mark's High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Day Care Nursery School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| LA Dolce Vita Warrenpoint Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| O'Hares Warrenpoint Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| O'Reilly's Off Sales Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Bean & Brewed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Carlingford Lodge Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| First Steps Day Nursery and After School School/college/university | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Mourne Dew Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 170 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about St Mark's High School
What is St Mark's High School's food hygiene rating?
St Mark's High School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 24 June 2025.
Is St Mark's High School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mark's High School last inspected?
St Mark's High School was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 St Mark's High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Mark's High School 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 St Mark's High School holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects St Mark's High School 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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