St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 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: 20 Armagh Road, Lisdrumgullion, Newry, BT35 6DH
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen 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% | ← St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen 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 St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Irish Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Bannon's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Homestart Newry and Mourne School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Khao Soi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Cafe incredABLE @ Newry Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Cedar Grove Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Caring Coins Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Friar Tucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen
What is St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 8 May 2025.
Is St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen last inspected?
St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen?
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 St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen 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 St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects St Joseph's High School Meals Kitchen 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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