The Yellow Heifer food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Yellow Heifer 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: The Yellow Heifer was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 16 Main Street, Cross, Camlough, BT35 7JG
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts The Yellow Heifer 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 Yellow Heifer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Yellow Heifer 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 Yellow Heifer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Carragher's Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Central Filling Station (Nisa) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Doyles Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Happy Villa Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| LA Dolce Vita Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Camocha Fiships Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dr Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
Questions about The Yellow Heifer
What is The Yellow Heifer's food hygiene rating?
The Yellow Heifer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Yellow Heifer 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 The Yellow Heifer last inspected?
The Yellow Heifer was last inspected on 29 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 The Yellow Heifer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Yellow Heifer 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 Yellow Heifer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Yellow Heifer 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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