Mace Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newry, Mourne and Down
Mace Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 19 William Street, Ballynacraig, Newry, BT34 2EQ
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Mace Express 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% | ← Mace Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Mace Express 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 Mace Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud b Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Irish National Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| BK on the Go Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Boyds Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Boyds Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Curtis Butchers Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Cafe Krem Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| KFC - Newry Bridge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Mace Express
What is Mace Express's food hygiene rating?
Mace Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Mace Express 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mace Express last inspected?
Mace Express was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Mace Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mace Express 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 Mace Express holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Mace Express 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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