Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to six 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 six 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 three restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: McGuills Coffee House at 75 Finegans Road, Drumintee, Newry, Armagh; rated on September 6

• Rated 5: Dr Brew at 34 Newtown Road, Carrickcloghan, Camlough, Armagh; rated on August 18

• Rated 5: Tonn Ruray at 61 Main Street, Dundrum, Dundrum, Down; rated on August 18

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

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

• Rated 5: BAR AT DOWN ARTS CENTRE at 2-6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, Down; rated on August 17

Takeaways

Plus two ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: Lee Garden at 2 Merchants Quay, Lisdrumgullion, Newry, Down; rated on August 22

• Rated 5: SOMETHING ITALIAN at 2 Main Street, Saintfield, Down; rated on August 16