Hilltown has 25 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 92% achieving the top rating of 5.
Pub/bar/nightclub is the most common category, accounting for 33% of food businesses in Hilltown.
2 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–25 of 25 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newry | 418 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Armagh | 275 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Downpatrick | 189 | 4.9/5 | 89% |
| Newcastle | 142 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
| Kilkeel | 98 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Ballynahinch | 91 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
There are currently 25 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Hilltown, out of 619,701 rated establishments across the UK.
In Hilltown, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 92% of rated businesses in Hilltown hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Hilltown 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 Hilltown was last updated on 14 May 2026.