Bessbrook has 34 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 78% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 31% of food businesses in Bessbrook.
3 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–34 of 34 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newry | 428 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Armagh | 278 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Downpatrick | 191 | 4.9/5 | 90% |
| Newcastle | 143 | 4.8/5 | 82% |
| Kilkeel | 100 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Ballynahinch | 92 | 4.9/5 | 95% |
There are currently 34 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Bessbrook, out of 637,494 rated establishments across the UK.
In Bessbrook, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 78% of rated businesses in Bessbrook hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Bessbrook are carried out by Newry, Mourne and Down. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Bessbrook was last updated on 30 June 2026.