VIVOXTRA Newry Road food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
VIVOXTRA Newry Road 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 9 May 2025, 14 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: 12 Newry Road, Ballyvally, Banbridge, BT32 3HN
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so VIVOXTRA Newry Road 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% | ← VIVOXTRA Newry Road | |
| 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 VIVOXTRA Newry Road 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 VIVOXTRA Newry Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quails Fine Foods Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Abercorn Primary School School/college/university | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Banbridge Rugby Football Club Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Lidl Northern Ireland Limited Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Star Sure Start Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Banbridge High School School/college/university | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Four Ways Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Golden bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about VIVOXTRA Newry Road
What is VIVOXTRA Newry Road's food hygiene rating?
VIVOXTRA Newry Road has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 9 May 2025.
Is VIVOXTRA Newry Road 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 VIVOXTRA Newry Road last inspected?
VIVOXTRA Newry Road was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 VIVOXTRA Newry Road?
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 VIVOXTRA Newry Road 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 VIVOXTRA Newry Road holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects VIVOXTRA Newry Road 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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