Linwoods Ingredients food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Linwoods Ingredients holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 December 2022, 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: 190 Monaghan Road, Lisglynn, Middletown, BT60 4EZ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Linwoods Ingredients 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% | ← Linwoods Ingredients | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Linwoods Ingredients 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 Linwoods Ingredients, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mace Madden Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Longnancy's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Madden Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| Madden Community Preschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Linwoods Ingredients
What is Linwoods Ingredients's food hygiene rating?
Linwoods Ingredients has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 7 December 2022.
Is Linwoods Ingredients 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Linwoods Ingredients last inspected?
Linwoods Ingredients was last inspected on 7 December 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 Linwoods Ingredients?
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 Linwoods Ingredients 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 Linwoods Ingredients is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Linwoods Ingredients 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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