What is the average food hygiene rating in Newry, Mourne and Down?

The average food hygiene rating in Newry, Mourne and Down is 4.84 out of 5, across 1,574 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Newry, Mourne and Down compare with the national average for food hygiene?

89.4% of rated premises in Newry, Mourne and Down hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Newry, Mourne and Down 41 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Newry, Mourne and Down have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,407 food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.4% of the 1,574 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down have a low hygiene rating?

21 food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Newry, Mourne and Down food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Newry, Mourne and Down (1,706 establishments on record, 1,574 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Newry, Mourne and Down

In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89.4% of 1,574 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.84/5. These figures cover 1,706 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Newry, Mourne and Down has 1,407 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,574 rated premises (89.4%). 21 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

5★ share: 89.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +9.7 pp
National rank: 41 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Newry, Mourne and Down

5★ Very Good

1,407 (89.4%)

4★ Good

118 (7.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

28 (1.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

13 (0.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 35 awaiting inspection and 97 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 35 awaiting inspection and 97 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Newry, Mourne and Down: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Newry, Mourne and Down?: The average food hygiene rating in Newry, Mourne and Down is 4.84 out of 5, across 1,574 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Newry, Mourne and Down compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 89.4% of rated premises in Newry, Mourne and Down hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Newry, Mourne and Down 41 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Newry, Mourne and Down have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,407 food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.4% of the 1,574 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down have a low hygiene rating?: 21 food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Newry, Mourne and Down food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Newry, Mourne and Down (1,706 establishments on record, 1,574 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Newry, Mourne and Down

Top-rated places in Newry, Mourne and Down

Caifé na MaraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Annalong, Newry · BT34 4QJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
JONESBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL KITCHENSchool/college/university · 54 Jonesborough Village, Edenappa, Jonesborough, Armagh · BT35 8HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
NEL'SRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 87 Main Street, Castlewellan, Down · BT31 9DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
KILKEEL CENTRAL MEALS KITCHENSchool/college/university · 130 Harbour Road, Magheramurphy, Kilkeel, Down · BT34 4AT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Seaview Camp CentreHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 133 Harbour Road, Magheramurphy, Kilkeel, Down · BT34 4AU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
PANCAKE JUNCTIONRetailers - other · Buttercrane Quay, Ballinlare, Newry, Down · BT35 8HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Rustic Paddle PizzaOther catering premises · BT24
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
SHEEPBRIDGE INN/BRIDGE BOWLING/CHEEKY MORestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 143 Belfast Road, Corcreeghy, Newry, Down · BT34 1QU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Cumann Pheadair NaofaPub/bar/nightclub · Warrenpoint, Newry · BT34 3NT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Fire and Flour PizzaOther catering premises · BT30
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
PAULA'SRetailers - other · 41 Main Street, Castlewellan, Castlewellan, Down · BT31 9DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
B&S foodsOther catering premises · BT24
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Newry, Mourne and Down

Emil 1Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newtownhamilton, Newry · BT35 0PA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2025
KINNAHALLA (EXTERN)Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 78 Kilkeel Road, Goward, Hilltown, Down · BT34 5XH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 April 2025
Lee GardenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Merchants Quay, Lisdrumgullion, Newry, Down · BT35 6AL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
Three StarsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 57 St Patrick'S Avenue, Downpatrick, Down · BT30 6DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 November 2025
OCEAN PALACETakeaway/sandwich shop · 30a Main Street, Castlewellan, Castlewellan, Down · BT31 9DG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Mr ChefTakeaway/sandwich shop · 12 Upper Square, Castlewellan, Down · BT31 9DB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2026
DUBLIN ROAD MINI MARTRetailers - other · 112 Dublin Road, Kilcoo, Down · BT34 5HT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 December 2025
NISA FRESH FOOD CENTRERetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 18-20 Church Street, Ringmackilroy, Warrenpoint, Down · BT34 3HN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 June 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,706 real Food Standards Agency records for Newry, Mourne and Down, of which 1,574 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.