The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: 2 Ardmore Road, Ballynahone More, Armagh, BT60 1AH
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church 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% | ← The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church 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 The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh my cupcakes Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Appleby Social Education Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Mr Gee Coffee 2 Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Nearby Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| County Armagh Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Parkland Restaurant and Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| City Of Armagh Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Dante’s Deli at The Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church
What is The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church last inspected?
The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church 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 The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Link Cafe - Armagh Baptist Church 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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