KFC - Lonsdale Road food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
KFC - Lonsdale Road holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 May 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: Lonsdale Road, Armagh, BT61 7JX
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so KFC - Lonsdale Road sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← KFC - Lonsdale Road | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 KFC - Lonsdale Road 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 KFC - Lonsdale Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Mckenna's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Raffles Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Cafollas Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Macaris Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Decky's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Olive & Vine Catering and Events Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Charlemont Arms Hotel (Armagh) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about KFC - Lonsdale Road
What is KFC - Lonsdale Road's food hygiene rating?
KFC - Lonsdale Road has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 29 May 2024.
Is KFC - Lonsdale Road safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was KFC - Lonsdale Road last inspected?
KFC - Lonsdale Road was last inspected on 29 May 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 KFC - Lonsdale Road?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does KFC - Lonsdale Road 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, while KFC - Lonsdale Road holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects KFC - Lonsdale Road 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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