Florentine Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Florentine Take Away holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 19 Ballygowan Road, Banbridge, BT32 3EL
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Florentine Take Away 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% | ← Florentine Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Florentine Take Away 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 Florentine Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Integrated Primary School School/college/university | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Little Friends After School Club Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Downshire Nursery School School/college/university | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Mount Charles @ Spelga Mews Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Banbridge Health & Care Centre - Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Oak Tree House Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Banbridge Health & Care Centre - Linenbridge Day Centre Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| St. Patrick's College School/college/university | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Florentine Take Away
What is Florentine Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Florentine Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 10 January 2025.
Is Florentine Take Away 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Florentine Take Away last inspected?
Florentine Take Away was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 Florentine Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Florentine Take Away 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 Florentine Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Florentine Take Away 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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