Ballyholland Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
Ballyholland 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
The rating dates from 3 December 2024, 19 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: 60 Bettys Hill Road, Ballyholland Upper, Newry, BT34 2ND
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Ballyholland 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% | ← Ballyholland 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ballyholland 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 Ballyholland Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyholland Harps Gac Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Irish National Foresters Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Centra Greenbank Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Mournefoot Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Kidz Universe 2 School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Cairnmount Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Busy Bees Playgroup School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Abp Newry (Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Ballyholland Primary School
What is Ballyholland Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ballyholland Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Ballyholland 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 Ballyholland Primary School last inspected?
Ballyholland Primary School was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Ballyholland Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Ballyholland 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 Ballyholland Primary School holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Ballyholland 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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