THOMAS DUFFY & SONS MACE

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

THOMAS DUFFY & SONS MACE is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at 1a Shore Road, Strangford, Down, BT30 7NL, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 January 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Address
1a Shore Road, Strangford, Down
Postcode
BT30 7NL
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
728477

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of THOMAS DUFFY & SONS MACE?

THOMAS DUFFY & SONS MACE 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 retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?

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 THOMAS DUFFY & SONS MACE last inspected?

THOMAS DUFFY & SONS MACE was last inspected on 2025-01-20. 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 THOMAS DUFFY & SONS MACE located?

THOMAS DUFFY & SONS MACE is located at 1a Shore Road, Strangford, Down , BT30 7NL, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT30 postcode area.