The Pizza Paddle

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-03-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Pizza Paddle is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at Greenbank Service Station Warrenpoint Road, Newry, BT34 2PF, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Newry, Mourne and Down oversees 1,706 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Newry, Mourne and Down is 4.8 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
Greenbank Service Station Warrenpoint Road, Newry
Postcode
BT34 2PF
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1647265

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Pizza Paddle?

The Pizza Paddle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Newry, Mourne and Down.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Pizza Paddle last inspected?

The Pizza Paddle was last inspected on 2025-03-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Pizza Paddle located?

The Pizza Paddle is located at Greenbank Service Station Warrenpoint Road, Newry , BT34 2PF, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT34 postcode area.