Sweet Drop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Sweet Drop 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 22 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 10 Ballynarry Road, Ballynarry, Portadown, BT62 1TX
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Sweet Drop 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% | ← Sweet Drop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sweet Drop 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 Sweet Drop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birches Primary School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Peatlands Playgroup Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| Back Yard Bears Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Pin Box Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Rodina Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Sweet Drop
What is Sweet Drop's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Drop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 22 December 2022.
Is Sweet Drop 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 Sweet Drop last inspected?
Sweet Drop was last inspected on 22 December 2022, more than 3 years 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 Sweet Drop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sweet Drop 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 Sweet Drop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Sweet Drop 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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