Patrick Murphy and Sons

Newry

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 15 July 2026 by Newry, Mourne and Down.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Patrick Murphy and Sons, from February 2022 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2025 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Patrick Murphy and Sons.

Food hygiene rating history for Patrick Murphy and Sons
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 February 2022	Not rated	No numeric rating
19 February 2025	5 / 5	Very good
15 July 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Patrick Murphy and Sons in Newry has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

8-9 Abbey Yard,
Ballynacraig,
Newry,
Down,
BT34 2EG

Patrick Murphy and Sons Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Patrick Murphy and Sons. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Patrick Murphy and Sons?

Food hygiene at Patrick Murphy and Sons is inspected by Newry, Mourne and Down, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.newrymournedown.org or [email protected].

Questions about Patrick Murphy and Sons

What is Patrick Murphy and Sons’s food hygiene rating?

Patrick Murphy and Sons has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 July 2026.

When was Patrick Murphy and Sons last inspected?

Patrick Murphy and Sons was last inspected by Newry, Mourne and Down on 15 July 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.