A Country Corner Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
A Country Corner Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 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: 21 Ballygowan Road, Edenderry, Banbridge, BT32 3EL
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so A Country Corner Farm Shop sits behind roughly 1,450 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,450 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← A Country Corner Farm Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 A Country Corner Farm Shop 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 A Country Corner Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Integrated Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Little Friends After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Florentine Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Downshire Nursery School School/college/university | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Banbridge Health & Care Centre - Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Mount Charles @ Spelga Mews Caring Premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Banbridge High School School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Ladybird Lane LTD Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about A Country Corner Farm Shop
What is A Country Corner Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
A Country Corner Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 6 February 2025.
Is A Country Corner Farm Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Country Corner Farm Shop last inspected?
A Country Corner Farm Shop was last inspected on 6 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 A Country Corner Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A Country Corner Farm Shop 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 A Country Corner Farm Shop holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects A Country Corner Farm Shop 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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