Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Drumlin Road, Banoge, Donaghcloney, BT66 7NJ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group 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 Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donaghcloney Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Donaghcloney Parish Freezer Ministry Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Nisa - Donaghcloney Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Snak Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Village Cellars Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| W J Holmes & Son Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Tsan Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2025 |
| Lil’ Treats by Dylan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group
What is Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group's food hygiene rating?
Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group last inspected?
Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group was last inspected on 15 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 Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group 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 Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Donaghcloney Community Lunch Group 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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