Herrons country fried chicken portadown food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Herrons country fried chicken portadown holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 16 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: 26a High Street, Corcrain, Portadown, BT62 1HJ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Herrons country fried chicken portadown 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% | ← Herrons country fried chicken portadown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Herrons country fried chicken portadown 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 Herrons country fried chicken portadown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree Farm Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cookery Nook Home Bakery and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Joe Mac's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Farmers/growers | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Lidl Portadown Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Herrons country fried chicken portadown
What is Herrons country fried chicken portadown's food hygiene rating?
Herrons country fried chicken portadown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Herrons country fried chicken portadown 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Herrons country fried chicken portadown last inspected?
Herrons country fried chicken portadown was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 Herrons country fried chicken portadown?
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 Herrons country fried chicken portadown 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 Herrons country fried chicken portadown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Herrons country fried chicken portadown 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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