Good news as food hygiene ratings given to eight Newry, Mourne and Down establishments

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to eight of Newry, Mourne and Down’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to seven restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: SUBWAY at 12c Monaghan Street, Ballinlare, Newry, Down; rated on October 11

• Rated 5: A Few Scoops at 21 North Street, Rathkeelan, Crossmaglen, Armagh; rated on October 6

• Rated 5: Keenan's Bar at 42-43 Cardinal O'Fiaich Square, Crossmaglen, Crossmaglen, Armagh; rated on October 6

• Rated 5: KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN at 21-23 Bridge Street, Ballinlare, Newry, Down; rated on October 5

• Rated 5: Gather and Brew at 51d Forkhill Road, Newtown, Newry, Armagh; rated on October 4

• Rated 5: Tiddly Town Newry Ltd at 85 Cloghanramer Road, Lisduff, Newry, Down; rated on October 4

• Rated 5: Murlan House at 37 Mullaghduff Road, Ballynarea, Cullyhanna, Armagh; rated on September 29

Takeaways

And one rating has been handed to a takeaway:

• Rated 5: Railway ST at 81 Mill Hill, Castlewellan; rated on September 27