Good news as food hygiene ratings handed 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 five restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Wild River Dog Park at 42 Riverside Road, Ballykine Upper, Ballynahinch, Down; rated on December 9

• Rated 5: SUBWAY (JD SUBS LIMITED) at 55 Greencastle Street, Magheramurphy, Kilkeel, Down; rated on December 7

• Rated 5: Jenny's Kitchen at 1 The Square, Magheramurphy, Kilkeel, Down; rated on December 1

• Rated 5: NIKIS KITCHEN CAFE at 107 Central Promenade, Newcastle, Down; rated on November 30

• Rated 5: MOURNE STIMULUS DAY CENTRE at 1 Council Road, Maghereagh, Kilkeel, Down; rated on November 22

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And one rating has been handed to a pub, bar or nightclub:

• Rated 5: PADDY KELLYS at 8 The Square, Ballynahinch, Ballynahinch, Down; rated on December 1

Takeaways

Plus two ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: Fire Street Pizza at 51b Forkhill Road, Newtown, Newry, Armagh; rated on December 8

• Rated 5: The Indian Terrace at 14 Main Street, Ballynahinch, Ballynahinch, Down; rated on November 30