Herrons Country Fried Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newry, Mourne and Down
Herrons Country Fried Chicken holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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: 26 Newcastle Street, Kilkeel, Kilkeel, BT34 4AF
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Herrons Country Fried Chicken 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% | ← Herrons Country Fried Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Herrons Country Fried Chicken 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 Herrons Country Fried Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Kilkeel Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cunningham Butchers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| MC Gee's Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Yoyo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mourne Sure Start School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Nicholson's Family Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Sea Source Seafood Shop Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Spudz & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Herrons Country Fried Chicken
What is Herrons Country Fried Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Herrons Country Fried Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Herrons Country Fried Chicken 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Herrons Country Fried Chicken last inspected?
Herrons Country Fried Chicken was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Herrons Country Fried Chicken?
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 Herrons Country Fried Chicken 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 Herrons Country Fried Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Herrons Country Fried Chicken 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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