Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newry, Mourne and Down
Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 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: 103 Carrickasticken Road, Carrickastickan, Forkhill, BT35 9RL
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) 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% | ← Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) 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 Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Forkhill Preschool Playgroup Ltd School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| St Oliver Plunkett P.S. Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Genovas Takeaway Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Kellys Vivo Essentials Forkhill Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Synge & Byrne HO Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Synge and Byrne Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Joe's Cafe Forkhill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks)
What is Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks)'s food hygiene rating?
Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) last inspected?
Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) 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 Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Murphy Bros (Nisa Extra) (Fireworks) 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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