NC Kitchens food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
NC Kitchens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2024, 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: 2 Killyruddan Road, Drumorgan, Hamiltonsbawn, BT61 9SF
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts NC Kitchens 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% | ← NC Kitchens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 NC Kitchens 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 NC Kitchens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Eddie's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2024 |
| On The Hoof Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| On The Hoof (Catering Van) Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| The Red Bus Company Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Bawn Bunnies Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bawn Service Station (Costcutter) Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Hamiltonsbawn Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about NC Kitchens
What is NC Kitchens's food hygiene rating?
NC Kitchens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 16 April 2024.
Is NC Kitchens 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was NC Kitchens last inspected?
NC Kitchens was last inspected on 16 April 2024, 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 NC Kitchens?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does NC Kitchens 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 NC Kitchens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects NC Kitchens 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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