Kilkeel has 98 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 91% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 17 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 24% of food businesses in Kilkeel.
5 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| 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% |
| Ballynahinch | 91 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
| Dromore | 88 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
There are currently 98 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Kilkeel, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Kilkeel, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 91% of rated businesses in Kilkeel hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Kilkeel 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 Kilkeel was last updated on 13 May 2026.