Centra A1 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Centra A1 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 12 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: 24 Halfway Road, Banbridge, BT32 4ET
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Centra A1 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% | ← Centra A1 | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Centra A1 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 Centra A1, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Adventure Park Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Halfway House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Ballydown Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| O'Reillys Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Spar - Barkers Filling Station Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Drombane House Ltd Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Ballydown Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 August 2025 |
| Game of Thrones Studio Tour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Centra A1
What is Centra A1's food hygiene rating?
Centra A1 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Centra A1 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 Centra A1 last inspected?
Centra A1 was last inspected on 12 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 Centra A1?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Centra A1 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 Centra A1 holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Centra A1 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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