People 1st food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
People 1st holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 62 High Street, Lurgan, Lurgan, BT66 8BB
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so People 1st sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← People 1st | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At People 1st none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to People 1st, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Harvest Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| G&G Happy Me Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Dougies Fruit and Veg Shop Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Around A Pound Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Bodyfit Fitness Club Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Emmanuel Church Other catering premises | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about People 1st
What is People 1st's food hygiene rating?
People 1st has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 9 February 2023.
Is People 1st safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was People 1st last inspected?
People 1st was last inspected on 9 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at People 1st?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does People 1st compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, while People 1st holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects People 1st and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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