The Artisan Cookhouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
The Artisan Cookhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2026, 2 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: 4 Kildare Street, Strangford Lower, Strangford, BT30 7LJ
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts The Artisan Cookhouse 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% | ← The Artisan Cookhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Artisan Cookhouse 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 The Artisan Cookhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lobster Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| The Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Kevin OG Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Little Wolf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Cuan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Thomas Duffy & Sons Mace Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| St Joseph's Primary School School/college/university | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Playlinks School/college/university | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about The Artisan Cookhouse
What is The Artisan Cookhouse's food hygiene rating?
The Artisan Cookhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 8 May 2026.
Is The Artisan Cookhouse 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Artisan Cookhouse last inspected?
The Artisan Cookhouse was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 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 The Artisan Cookhouse?
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 The Artisan Cookhouse 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 The Artisan Cookhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects The Artisan Cookhouse 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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