The Red Bus Company food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Red Bus Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 September 2023, more than 2 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: 57a Annareagh Road, Richhill, BT61 9JT
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Red Bus Company 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 Red Bus Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Red Bus Company 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 Red Bus Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| On The Hoof Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| On The Hoof (Catering Van) Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| SunriseHill B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Bawn Bunnies Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bawn Service Station (Costcutter) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Hamiltonsbawn Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Bawn Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Corner Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about The Red Bus Company
What is The Red Bus Company's food hygiene rating?
The Red Bus Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 1 September 2023.
Is The Red Bus Company 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red Bus Company last inspected?
The Red Bus Company was last inspected on 1 September 2023, more than 2 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 The Red Bus Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Red Bus Company 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 Red Bus Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Red Bus Company 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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