Ani 1 Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Ani 1 Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 45 Thomas Street, Armagh, BT61 7QB
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
A 1 is rare: only 4 of 1,738 rated places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon score this low, about one in 435. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Ani 1 Ltd | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ani 1 Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ani 1 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gruti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Rocks Newsagents Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| ArKe Sure Start Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Golden Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| H A Emerson and Son/Uluru Bar and Grill Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Boyle Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| JP'S Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Red Neds Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about Ani 1 Ltd
What is Ani 1 Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ani 1 Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Ani 1 Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ani 1 Ltd last inspected?
Ani 1 Ltd was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months 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 Ani 1 Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ani 1 Ltd 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 Ani 1 Ltd holds a 1. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Ani 1 Ltd 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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