Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) 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 18 February 2026, 6 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newry, Mourne and Down ratings →
Address: 14 The Harbour, Magheramurphy, Kilkeel, BT34 4AX
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How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) among the 1,413 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 | 1,413 | 89% | ← Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 141 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 Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) 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 Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkeel Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Two Brothers Farmers/growers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Provider N434 Farmers/growers | at this address | 4 - Good | 19 September 2019 |
| MFV Benaiah (EC) Farmers/growers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| MFV Northern Star Farmers/growers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| Susan John Farmers/growers | at this address | Exempt | |
| MFV Nicola Joanne Farmers/growers | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2021 |
| Neptunes Larder Kilkeel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen)
What is Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen)'s food hygiene rating?
Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) 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 Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) last inspected?
Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 6 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 Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen)?
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 Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,589 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, and Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Kilkeel Seafoods (Canteen) 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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