Phoenix Bar

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-28

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Phoenix Bar is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 2 Upper Water Street, Carneyhough, Newry, Down, BT34 1DJ, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 February 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 5 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
2 Upper Water Street, Carneyhough, Newry, Down
Postcode
BT34 1DJ
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1810565

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Phoenix Bar?

Phoenix Bar 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 pub/bar/nightclub?

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 Phoenix Bar last inspected?

Phoenix Bar was last inspected on 2025-02-28. 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 Phoenix Bar located?

Phoenix Bar is located at 2 Upper Water Street, Carneyhough, Newry, Down , BT34 1DJ, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT34 postcode area.