Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen 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
This is a fresh result: Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 130 Harbour Road, Magheramurphy, Kilkeel, BT34 4AT
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen 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% | ← Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen 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 Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkeel Nursery School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Gracey Shellfish Ltd Distributors/Transporters | at this address | Exempt | |
| Street Food Ninjas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Mourne Seafood Cookery School Other catering premises | 273 yards away | Exempt | |
| Little Treasures School/college/university | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Sea Source Seafood Shop Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Spudz & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Pitstop Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen
What is Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen 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 Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen last inspected?
Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen was last inspected on 21 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 Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen?
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 Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen 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 Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Kilkeel Central Meals Kitchen 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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