Golden Bamboo food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Golden Bamboo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 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: 181 Portadown Road, Crewcatt, Armagh, BT61 9LG
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Golden Bamboo 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% | ← Golden Bamboo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Golden Bamboo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butcher Boy Crust & Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fruitfield Foodhall Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Happy Kids Daycare Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| incredABLY Made Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Richhill Presbyterian Church and Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Supervalu Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Richhill WI Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Living Room Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
Questions about Golden Bamboo
What is Golden Bamboo's food hygiene rating?
Golden Bamboo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Golden Bamboo 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Bamboo last inspected?
Golden Bamboo was last inspected on 6 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.
How does Golden Bamboo 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 Golden Bamboo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Golden Bamboo 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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