Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Newry, Mourne and Down
Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 November 2025, 7 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: 96 Glen Road, Drumantine, Newry, BT34 1RH
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre 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% | ← Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre 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 Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teenie Weenies Daycare Nursery and Afterschool School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Nevins Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| St Mary's Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Glenn and Barr Playgroup School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| 70th mile Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 July 2025 |
| Glenn and Barr Playgroup School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Railway Bar/Off-sales Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre
What is Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre's food hygiene rating?
Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre last inspected?
Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 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 Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre 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 Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre 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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