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Food Hygiene Ratings in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83.3% of 1,726 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.78/5. These figures cover 1,877 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon has 1,438 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,726 rated premises (83.3%). 14 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 83.3%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +3.6 pp
- National rank
- 134 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Plus 43 awaiting inspection and 108 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 43 awaiting inspection and 108 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
- The average food hygiene rating in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon is 4.78 out of 5, across 1,726 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 83.3% of rated premises in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon 134 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 1,438 food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.3% of the 1,726 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon have a low hygiene rating?
- 14 food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (1,877 establishments on record, 1,726 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
- Drumadonnell Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · 133 Dromara Road, Drumadonnell, Banbridge, Down · BT32 5EY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- MilestoneRetailers - other · 66 - 83 Newry Street, Kiltarriff, Rathfriland, Down · BT34 5PZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- BALLYORAN PRIMARY SCHOOLSchool/college/university · Ballyoran Park, Ballyoran, Portadown, Armagh · BT62 1JY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- CrezziesMobile caterer · BT345/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Little Villagers PlaygroupCaring Premises · Springhill Road, Ballylane, Armagh · BT60 2LF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- DRUMHILLERY SCHOOL MEALS KITCHENSchool/college/university · 58 Drumhillery Road, Drumhillery, Middletown, Armagh · BT60 3QB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- PERFECT BLEND COFFEE HOUSERestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25 West Street, Corcrain, Portadown, Armagh · BT62 3PL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- HARRISON NURSERY SCHOOLSchool/college/university · Lower Toberhewney Lane, Lurgan, Craigavon · BT66 8SU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- MARALIN VILLAGE PRIMARY SCHOOLSchool/college/university · 2 Steps Road, Ballynadrone, Magheralin, Down · BT67 0QZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Pico BurritoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Market Street, Portadown, Armagh · BT62 3JY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- QuailsManufacturers/packers · 13-15 Newry Street, Ballyvally, Banbridge, Down · BT32 3EA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- TANDRAGEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLSchool/college/university · 12 Armagh Road, Craigavon · BT62 2AY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
- Ani 1 LtdRetailers - other · 45 Thomas Street, Armagh · BT61 7QB1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 October 2025
- Ali's King KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Moyraverty Centre, Moyraverty, Craigavon, Armagh · BT65 5HX1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2026
- The OrientTakeaway/sandwich shop · 61 Kinelowen Street, Crossmore, Keady, Armagh · BT60 3TL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 March 2026
- THE TOP SHOPRetailers - other · 1 Beech Court, Shankill, Lurgan, Armagh · BT66 6AN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2025
- Cordelias Newry RoadTakeaway/sandwich shop · 128 Newry Road, Corporation, Armagh, Armagh · BT60 1ES2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 June 2025
- The Old PosthouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waringstown, Craigavon · BT66 7QE2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2025
- BB's COFFEE & MUFFINSRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 44a Bridgewater Park, Banbridge, Down · BT324GJ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 June 2025
- The Full MontyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 81 Bridge Street, Edenderry, Portadown, Armagh · BT63 5AA2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 September 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,877 real Food Standards Agency records for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, of which 1,726 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.