Ballymac Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Ballymac Farm Shop 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 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 242 Newtownhamilton Road, Ballymacanab, Armagh, BT60 2QP
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Ballymac Farm Shop 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% | ← Ballymac Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ballymac Farm Shop 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 Ballymac Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Taylored Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Nanny's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ballymacnab CDA Limited Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2021 |
| Seamus Lappin Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Ballymac Farm Shop
What is Ballymac Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Ballymac Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Ballymac Farm Shop 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 Ballymac Farm Shop last inspected?
Ballymac Farm Shop was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 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 Ballymac Farm Shop?
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 Ballymac Farm Shop 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 Ballymac Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Ballymac Farm Shop 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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