Grounded Espresso Bars food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Grounded Espresso Bars holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Grounded Espresso Bars was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2b Monaghan Street, Ballinlare, Newry, BT35 6AA
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Grounded Espresso Bars 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% | ← Grounded Espresso Bars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Grounded Espresso Bars 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 Grounded Espresso Bars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey and Sons Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Fly Boy Pizza & Wings Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Friar Tucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Apache Pizza Newry Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bunreal Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Fire & Smoke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Artbar Funkel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Grounded Espresso Bars
What is Grounded Espresso Bars's food hygiene rating?
Grounded Espresso Bars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Grounded Espresso Bars 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grounded Espresso Bars last inspected?
Grounded Espresso Bars was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Grounded Espresso Bars?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grounded Espresso Bars 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 Grounded Espresso Bars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Grounded Espresso Bars 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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