Ballydown food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Ballydown holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 5 August 2025, 11 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: 124 Castlewellan Road, Ballydown, Banbridge, BT32 4JP
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Ballydown 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% | ← Ballydown | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ballydown 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 Ballydown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballydown Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Spa Nursing Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Kids Academy Banbridge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| SS Harrald Vending Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Ladybird Lane LTD Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| O'Reillys Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Spar - Barkers Filling Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about Ballydown
What is Ballydown's food hygiene rating?
Ballydown has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Ballydown 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ballydown last inspected?
Ballydown was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 Ballydown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ballydown 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 Ballydown holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Ballydown 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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