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Murlough House Conference Centre food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Newry, Mourne and Down

Murlough House Conference Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 2 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: Keel Point, Dundrum, BT33 0NQ

How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down

That puts Murlough House Conference Centre 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.

Every rated food business in Newry, Mourne and Down
5 out of 5 1,411 89% ← Murlough House Conference Centre
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

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 Murlough House Conference Centre 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 Murlough House Conference Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Mourne Larder Other catering premises 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 9 June 2026
Scopers Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 25 April 2025
Knockevin Early Years Centre School/college/university 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 10 October 2025
Groves Chemist Retailers - other 0.4 miles away Exempt
Dundrum Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 4 - Good 20 February 2025
Today's Local Bernie's Retailers - other 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 28 April 2025
RuMac's Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 29 April 2025
The Bay Side Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 29 January 2025

Questions about Murlough House Conference Centre

What is Murlough House Conference Centre's food hygiene rating?

Murlough House Conference Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 2 December 2024.

Is Murlough House Conference Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Murlough House Conference Centre last inspected?

Murlough House Conference Centre was last inspected on 2 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 Murlough House Conference Centre?

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 Murlough House Conference Centre 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 Murlough House Conference Centre is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Murlough House Conference Centre 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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Understanding this rating

More food hygiene ratings near here

Murlough House Conference Centre is one of 1,034 rated food businesses in Down. See every hygiene rating in Down

Newry, Mourne and Down inspects and rates 1,723 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Newry, Mourne and Down

The official record is held by the council: http://www.newrymournedown.org

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