MC Swiggans food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newry, Mourne and Down
MC Swiggans holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 11 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 59 Lower North Street, Carneyhough, Newry, BT34 1DD
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so MC Swiggans 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% | ← MC Swiggans | |
| 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 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 MC Swiggans 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 MC Swiggans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Sips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Head Injury Support Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Around A Pound (Fireworks) Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Corn Dolly Home Bakery Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Hotel Chocolat Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Cobbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Friar Tucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Catholic Workingmen's Club Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about MC Swiggans
What is MC Swiggans's food hygiene rating?
MC Swiggans has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 11 July 2024.
Is MC Swiggans 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was MC Swiggans last inspected?
MC Swiggans was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 MC Swiggans?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MC Swiggans 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 MC Swiggans holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects MC Swiggans 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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