St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 31 Main Street, Belleek, Belleek, BT35 7PH
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School 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% | ← St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Laurence O'Toole's Primary School 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 Laurence O'Toole's Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleek Country House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| St Brigid's Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Lislea Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Mohans Candy Floss Kiosk Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Whitecross Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 June 2024 |
| St Malachy's Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School
What is St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 13 May 2026.
Is St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School last inspected?
St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Laurence O'Toole's Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Laurence O'Toole's Primary School 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 St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School 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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