Lucky Star Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newry, Mourne and Down
Lucky Star Chinese holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: 17 Jonesborough Village, Foughill Otra, Jonesborough, BT35 8HP
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Lucky Star Chinese 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% | ← Lucky Star Chinese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lucky Star Chinese 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 Lucky Star Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First and Last Off Sales Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Jonesborough Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Mulkerns Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Koffy Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Mcgeough's Nisa Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Questions about Lucky Star Chinese
What is Lucky Star Chinese's food hygiene rating?
Lucky Star Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Lucky Star Chinese 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lucky Star Chinese last inspected?
Lucky Star Chinese was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Lucky Star Chinese?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lucky Star Chinese 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 Lucky Star Chinese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Lucky Star Chinese 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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