St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet 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: St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6 Closkelt Road, Ballyward, BT31 9QE
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet 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% | ← St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet 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 St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flax@Turleys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Moneyslane Rural Community Hub & Football Club Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Drumadonnell Nursery Unit Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Drumadonnell Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Turnip House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bemack Ltd Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 February 2024 |
| Mc Cuskers Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
| Childrens Lane Childcare Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet
What is St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 15 May 2026.
Is St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet 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 St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet last inspected?
St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet was last inspected on 15 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 St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet 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 St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet 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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