The Chip Shop Magheralin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Chip Shop Magheralin holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Chip Shop Magheralin was inspected on 24 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon ratings →
Address: 130 Lurgan Road, Ballymakeonan, Magheralin, BT67 0QS
How this rating has changed
The Chip Shop Magheralin was re-inspected on 24 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 1,751 rated places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon score this low, about one in 159. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,465 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 206 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← The Chip Shop Magheralin | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Chip Shop Magheralin the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Chip Shop Magheralin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & H Byrne Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Farmgate Meats Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Leprino Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Maralin Village Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| D Town Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Golden Phoenix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| D + G Corporate Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about The Chip Shop Magheralin
What is The Chip Shop Magheralin's food hygiene rating?
The Chip Shop Magheralin has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 24 July 2026.
Is The Chip Shop Magheralin safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Chip Shop Magheralin last inspected?
The Chip Shop Magheralin was last inspected on 24 July 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 The Chip Shop Magheralin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Chip Shop Magheralin compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
84% of the 1,751 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, while The Chip Shop Magheralin holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Chip Shop Magheralin 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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