KFC - Lonsdale Road food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
KFC - Lonsdale Road 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
This is a fresh result: KFC - Lonsdale Road was inspected on 13 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: Lonsdale Road, Armagh, BT61 7JX
How this rating has changed
KFC - Lonsdale Road has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 13 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 4 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 KFC - Lonsdale Road 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% | ← KFC - Lonsdale Road | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 206 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 13 August 2026.
Is KFC - Lonsdale Road 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 KFC - Lonsdale Road last inspected?
KFC - Lonsdale Road was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. 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 "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 KFC - Lonsdale Road 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 KFC - Lonsdale Road is one of them.
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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