Dukes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Dukes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 11 October 2022, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
96% of rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon ratings →
Address: 142 High Street, Loughans, Gilford, BT63 6HY
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How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Dukes among the 1,465 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,465 | 84% | ← Dukes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 205 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Dukes 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 Dukes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbarton Bowling Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
| McInerneys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Babu's Indian Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| Golden Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 July 2026 |
| The Honey Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2025 |
| Chilli Masala Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 July 2026 |
| St Johns Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Gilford Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Dukes
What is Dukes's food hygiene rating?
Dukes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 11 October 2022.
Is Dukes safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dukes last inspected?
Dukes was last inspected on 11 October 2022, 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 Dukes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dukes compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
84% of the 1,751 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and Dukes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Dukes 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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