Fred Elliott Butchers Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Fred Elliott Butchers Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: 24 Bridge Street, Ballyvally, Banbridge, BT32 3JS
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Fred Elliott Butchers Limited sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Fred Elliott Butchers Limited | |
| 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 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 Fred Elliott Butchers Limited 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 Fred Elliott Butchers Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho China Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Eden Health and Wellbeing Clinic Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Studio Brew by Amavi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Friar Tucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| The Copper Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| AJ Quinn & sons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Higgins Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| Super Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
Questions about Fred Elliott Butchers Limited
What is Fred Elliott Butchers Limited's food hygiene rating?
Fred Elliott Butchers Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Fred Elliott Butchers Limited 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fred Elliott Butchers Limited last inspected?
Fred Elliott Butchers Limited was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Fred Elliott Butchers Limited?
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 Fred Elliott Butchers Limited 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 Fred Elliott Butchers Limited holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Fred Elliott Butchers Limited 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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