Supervalu Dublin Road food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newry, Mourne and Down
Supervalu Dublin Road holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the supermarket that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Supervalu Dublin Road was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Newry, Mourne and Down ratings →
Address: 113 Dublin Road, Drumalane (Main Portion), Newry, BT35 8QP
How this rating has changed
Supervalu Dublin Road has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 28 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
A 2 is rare: only 15 of 1,589 rated places in Newry, Mourne and Down score this low, about one in 106. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← Supervalu Dublin Road | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Supervalu Dublin Road the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Supervalu Dublin Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore House Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Bakers off licence Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bakers Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Dublin Road Convenience Store - Spar Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Laurels Day Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Abp Newry (Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Flagstaff Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Centra Greenbank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Supervalu Dublin Road
What is Supervalu Dublin Road's food hygiene rating?
Supervalu Dublin Road has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Supervalu Dublin Road safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Supervalu Dublin Road last inspected?
Supervalu Dublin Road was last inspected on 28 July 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 Supervalu Dublin Road?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Supervalu Dublin Road 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, while Supervalu Dublin Road holds a 2. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Supervalu Dublin Road 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newry, Mourne and Down, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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