Newry, Mourne and Down restaurant given new five-star food hygiene rating

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 11th Dec 2023, 09:33 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Newry, Mourne and Down restaurant has been handed a new five-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

A Newry, Mourne and Down restaurant has been handed a new five-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

FRIAR TUCKS, a restaurant, cafe or canteen at 6 Monaghan Street, Ballinlare, Newry, Down was given the maximum score after assessment on December 4, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Newry, Mourne and Down's 354 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 301 (85%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.