Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches 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: 1 Chequer Hill, Lisdrumgullion, Newry, BT35 6DY
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches 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% | ← Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches 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 Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe incredABLE @ Newry Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bannon's Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Khao Soi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Full Irish Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Homestart Newry and Mourne School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Caring Coins Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Ecloud Emporium Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Deli Lites (1, Monaghan Court) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches
What is Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches's food hygiene rating?
Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches 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 Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches last inspected?
Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches 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 Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches 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 Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Our Lady's Grammar School - Four Arches 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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