Johnston's Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Johnston's Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Johnston's Bakery was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon ratings →
Address: 9 Scotch Street, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 7BY
How this rating has changed
Johnston's Bakery has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 5 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Johnston's Bakery among the 1,465 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,465 | 84% | ← Johnston's Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 205 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 Johnston's Bakery 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 Johnston's Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edelweiss Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Number 40, Armagh City Vineyard Other catering premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Callan Cove - Skin and Wellness Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Chips Ahoy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Armagh Old Boys Band Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| H A Emerson and Son/Uluru Bar and Grill Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| City of Armagh Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
Questions about Johnston's Bakery
What is Johnston's Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Johnston's Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Johnston's Bakery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Johnston's Bakery last inspected?
Johnston's Bakery was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month 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 Johnston's Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Johnston's Bakery compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
84% of the 1,751 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and Johnston's Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Johnston's Bakery 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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