County Down has 1 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 100% achieving the top rating of 5.
Showing 1–1 of 1 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 |
There are currently 1 food businesses with hygiene ratings in County Down, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In County Down, the average hygiene rating is 5.0/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 100% of rated businesses in County Down hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in County Down 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 County Down was last updated on 29 June 2026.
| 92 |
| 4.9/5 |
| 95% |