Karibu food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Karibu holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2023, more than 2 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: 16 Old Rectory Park, Kilpike, Seapatrick, BT32 4QA
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Karibu among the 1,451 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,451 | 83% | ← Karibu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Karibu 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 Karibu, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbridge Town Football Club Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Seapatrick Care Home Caring Premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Huntly's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Banbridge Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Banbridge Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Edenderry Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Banbridge Independent Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Roast & Roll Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Karibu
What is Karibu's food hygiene rating?
Karibu has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 16 October 2023.
Is Karibu 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Karibu last inspected?
Karibu was last inspected on 16 October 2023, more than 2 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 Karibu?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Karibu 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, and Karibu is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Karibu 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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