Big Panda food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Big Panda holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 February 2026, 5 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: Unit 1 Geddis Square, Armagh, BT60 1PN
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Big Panda sits behind roughly 1,450 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,450 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Big Panda | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 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 Big Panda 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 Big Panda, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexanders of Markethill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| SD Mullan Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Big Panda Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Binghams Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Nibblers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Old Barn Catering Mobile caterer | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| The Village Inn and Buttery Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Carricklane Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Big Panda
What is Big Panda's food hygiene rating?
Big Panda has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Big Panda 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Panda last inspected?
Big Panda was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Big Panda?
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 Big Panda 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 Big Panda holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Big Panda 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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