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OCEAN PALACE

Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 18 February 2026.

New rating pending FHRS

Quick facts

  • OCEAN PALACE scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 18 February 2026.
  • Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
  • Classified as takeaway/sandwich shop in Newry, Mourne and Down.
  • Inspected by Newry, Mourne and Down Environmental Health.
Address
30a Main Street, Castlewellan, Castlewellan, Down, BT31 9DG

Local authority: Newry, Mourne and Down · council website ↗

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What this means

Major improvement necessary.

Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.

Classified as a takeaway operation. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Northern Ireland requires venues to display their sticker by law, so the rating you see here should match the one in the window.

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Common questions

What people ask about OCEAN PALACE.

What is OCEAN PALACE's FSA hygiene rating?

OCEAN PALACE scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 18 February 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was OCEAN PALACE last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for OCEAN PALACE was on 18 February 2026, 3 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is OCEAN PALACE required to display its hygiene rating?

Yes, display is mandatory in Northern Ireland.

Is it safe to eat at OCEAN PALACE?

OCEAN PALACE's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does OCEAN PALACE compare to other venues in Newry, Mourne and Down?

OCEAN PALACE's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Newry, Mourne and Down on the dedicated Newry, Mourne and Down aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 18 February 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.