Changing Lives NI Food Hub food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Changing Lives NI Food Hub holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 April 2025, 15 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: Mill Street Gilford, Craigavon, BT63 6HQ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Changing Lives NI Food Hub among the 1,450 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 | 1,450 | 83% | ← Changing Lives NI Food Hub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Changing Lives NI Food Hub 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 Changing Lives NI Food Hub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake My Day with Anna Other catering premises | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| The Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
| Mr Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2025 |
| The Pheasant Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2023 |
| Parkes Pharmacy Retailers - other | 18 yards away | Exempt | |
| Superstars Daycare & Afterschool Ltd Caring Premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Dunbarton Bowling Club Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
| McInerneys Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
Questions about Changing Lives NI Food Hub
What is Changing Lives NI Food Hub's food hygiene rating?
Changing Lives NI Food Hub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Changing Lives NI Food Hub 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Changing Lives NI Food Hub last inspected?
Changing Lives NI Food Hub was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 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 Changing Lives NI Food Hub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Changing Lives NI Food Hub 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 Changing Lives NI Food Hub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Changing Lives NI Food Hub 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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Changing Lives NI Food Hub is one of 196 rated food businesses in Craigavon. See every hygiene rating in Craigavon →
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