Armagh City Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Armagh City Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The hotel met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Armagh City Hotel was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Friary Road, Parkmore Or Demesne, Armagh, BT60 4FR
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Armagh City Hotel sits behind roughly 1,662 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← Armagh City Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Armagh City Hotel 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 Armagh City Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Armagh Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Callan Cove - Skin and Wellness Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Edelweiss Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Boyle Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| Golden Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| ArKe Sure Start Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Number 40, Armagh City Vineyard Other catering premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| C & H Ents Ltd trading as The Crown Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
Questions about Armagh City Hotel
What is Armagh City Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Armagh City Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Armagh City Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the hotel met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Armagh City Hotel last inspected?
Armagh City Hotel was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Armagh City Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Armagh City Hotel 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 Armagh City Hotel holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Armagh City Hotel 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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