1,706 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 89.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Newry, Mourne and Down are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Newry, Mourne and Down currently has 1,706 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,579 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 89.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 8 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH LANE COFFEE | BT34 3HN | 1 | May 16, 2025 |
| DUBLIN ROAD MINI MART | BT34 5HT | 1 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Emil 1 | BT35 0PA | 1 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| KINNAHALLA (EXTERN) | BT34 5XH | 1 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mr Chef | BT31 9DB | 1 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| NISA FRESH FOOD CENTRE | BT34 3HN | 1 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Pepper and Salt | BT34 1DE | 1 | Dec 01, 2025 |
| Three Stars | BT30 6DN | 1 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Ardmaine Nursing Home | BT34 2AY | 2 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| BIN 34 OFF LICENCE | BT31 9DW | 2 | Sep 12, 2024 |
| DONARD WINE SHOP & LOUNGE | BT33 0AD | 2 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| EXPRESS FRYER | BT31 | 2 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Happy days | BT24 8AG | 2 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Little Lane | BT31 9DQ | 2 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| MARTIN'S GROCERY STORE | BT31 9BJ | 2 | Jun 20, 2025 |
There are currently 1,410 food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 89.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Newry, Mourne and Down depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.