The Corner House Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Corner House Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 July 2024, 23 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: 2 Dromara Road, Ballyward Castlewellan, BT31 9SH
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts The Corner House Bar 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% | ← The Corner House Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Corner House Bar 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 The Corner House Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leitrim Playgroup School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Leitrim GFC Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| St Matthews Magheramayo Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Dolly's Brae Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Turnip House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Forest & Field Cafe Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
| Forest & Field Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Seeconnell Private Village Caring Premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about The Corner House Bar
What is The Corner House Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Corner House Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 19 July 2024.
Is The Corner House Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Corner House Bar last inspected?
The Corner House Bar was last inspected on 19 July 2024, 23 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 The Corner House Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Corner House Bar 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 The Corner House Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Corner House Bar 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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