Kin & Folk

Kin & Folk is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at Main Street Kin & Folk, Newcastle, bt33 0ae, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 October 2024, 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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.