ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT P S MEALS KITCHEN

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT P S MEALS KITCHEN is a school/college/university located at 28 Convent Hill, Maghernahely, Bessbrook, Armagh, BT35 7AW, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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 provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
School/college/university
Address
28 Convent Hill, Maghernahely, Bessbrook, Armagh
Postcode
BT35 7AW
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
752659

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT P S MEALS KITCHEN?

ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT P S MEALS KITCHEN 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 school/college/university?

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 ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT P S MEALS KITCHEN last inspected?

ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT P S MEALS KITCHEN was last inspected on 2025-05-08. 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 ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT P S MEALS KITCHEN located?

ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT P S MEALS KITCHEN is located at 28 Convent Hill, Maghernahely, Bessbrook, Armagh , BT35 7AW, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT35 postcode area.