The Gathering Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Gathering Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 July 2025, 12 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: 3 Cow Fair, Racarbry, Keady, BT60 3TD
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Gathering Rooms 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% | ← The Gathering Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Gathering Rooms 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 The Gathering Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Fletcher Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| The Caledonian Bar and Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2025 |
| Keady Pre-School and Outa Schools Caring Premises | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Tommy Makem Arts and Community Centre Other catering premises | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| See you Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| The Cooper Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| P J Morgan and Sons Manufacturers/packers | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Frank Arthurs Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about The Gathering Rooms
What is The Gathering Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Gathering Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 7 July 2025.
Is The Gathering Rooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gathering Rooms last inspected?
The Gathering Rooms was last inspected on 7 July 2025, 12 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 The Gathering Rooms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gathering Rooms 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 The Gathering Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Gathering Rooms 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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