Fairlawns Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Fairlawns Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2025, 17 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: 63 Drumcairn Road, Drumcarn, Armagh, BT61 8DQ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Fairlawns Care Home 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% | ← Fairlawns Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fairlawns Care Home 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 Fairlawns Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our T’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Armagh Harps GFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Bodyworks Gym Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Poundland Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Dolphin II Armagh Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| City of Armagh High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Brew Bake Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| O'Kane's Superstore Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Fairlawns Care Home
What is Fairlawns Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Fairlawns Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Fairlawns Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fairlawns Care Home last inspected?
Fairlawns Care Home was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 Fairlawns Care Home?
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 Fairlawns Care Home 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 Fairlawns Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Fairlawns Care Home 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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