Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newry, Mourne and Down
Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 5 Hospital Road, Carnagat, Newry, BT35 8DR
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT 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% | ← Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT 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 Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Hill (Shop) Hospital Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Cafe incredABLE @ Newry Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Derrybeg Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Homestart Newry and Mourne School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| 71 Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caring Coins Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Ecloud Emporium Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| East Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
Questions about Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT
What is Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT's food hygiene rating?
Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT last inspected?
Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT 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 Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Daisy Hill Hospital - SHSCT 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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