What is the average food hygiene rating in BT34?

The average food hygiene rating in the BT34 postcode area of Newry, Mourne and Down is 4.81 out of 5, across 480 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in BT34 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

415 food businesses in the BT34 postcode area of Newry, Mourne and Down hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.5% of the 480 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in BT34 have a low hygiene rating?

6 food businesses in the BT34 postcode area of 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 BT34 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BT34 postcode area of Newry, Mourne and Down (521 establishments on record, 480 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 BT34

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BT34 postcode area of Newry, Mourne and Down hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.81/5, with 86.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 521 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BT34 (Newry, Mourne and Down) has 415 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 480 rated premises (86.5%). 6 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

Rating distribution in BT34

5★ Very Good

415 (86.5%)

4★ Good

46 (9.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

13 (2.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

3 (0.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

3 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 15 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BT34: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BT34?: The average food hygiene rating in the BT34 postcode area of Newry, Mourne and Down is 4.81 out of 5, across 480 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in BT34 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 415 food businesses in the BT34 postcode area of Newry, Mourne and Down hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.5% of the 480 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in BT34 have a low hygiene rating?: 6 food businesses in the BT34 postcode area of 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 BT34 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BT34 postcode area of Newry, Mourne and Down (521 establishments on record, 480 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.

Top-rated places in BT34

Caifé na MaraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Annalong, Newry · BT34 4QJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 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
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
HotspotOther catering premises · BT34
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
YogoVanOther catering premises · BT34
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Evora Hospice Care - St John's HouseCaring Premises · 3 Courtney Hill, Ballynacraig, Newry, Down · BT34 2EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
SPAR (SEAN MC GREEVY)Retailers - other · 24 Main Street, Hilltown, Down · BT34 5UH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Cake Moments by CMOther catering premises · BT34
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
ST MALACHY'S SCHOOLSchool/college/university · 4 Ballymoney Road, Ballymoney, Newry, Down · BT34 5HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
ABBEY GRAMMAR CHRISTIAN BROTHERSSchool/college/university · 77 Ashgrove Road, Drumcashellone, Newry, Down · BT34 1QN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 April 2026

Places needing improvement in BT34

KINNAHALLA (EXTERN)Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 78 Kilkeel Road, Goward, Hilltown, Down · BT34 5XH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 April 2025
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
PIZZA MAXRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1a The Square, Magheramurphy, Kilkeel, Down · BT34 4AA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
CAFOLLA'SRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25 Hill Street, Ballynacraig, Newry, Down · BT34 1JE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Litebite Protein SnacksOther catering premises · BT34
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 521 real Food Standards Agency records for the BT34 postcode area, of which 480 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.