C Mallon Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
C Mallon Family Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 December 2025, 7 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: 156 Garvaghy Road, Ballyoran, Portadown, BT62 1EZ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts C Mallon Family Butchers among the 1,450 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 | 1,450 | 83% | ← C Mallon Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to C Mallon Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Ballyoran Primary School School/college/university | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Blossom Surestart Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Chip Wagon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Childminder Little Sprouts Daycare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Epworth Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Dungannon Road Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Corcrain Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about C Mallon Family Butchers
What is C Mallon Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
C Mallon Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 15 December 2025.
Is C Mallon Family Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was C Mallon Family Butchers last inspected?
C Mallon Family Butchers was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
How does C Mallon Family Butchers 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 C Mallon Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects C Mallon Family Butchers 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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