Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme 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
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 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: 11 Tullynavall Road, Tullynavall, Cullyhanna, BT35 0PZ
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme 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% | ← Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme 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 Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's GFC Social Club Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Lite N Easy Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| St Patrick's Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chip N Dip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Murray's Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Ashfield Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme
What is Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme's food hygiene rating?
Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme 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 Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme last inspected?
Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme?
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 Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme 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 Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Sure Start South Armagh Two Year Old Programme 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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