Black Gate Lamb Box Co food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Black Gate Lamb Box Co 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
This is a fresh result: Black Gate Lamb Box Co was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Black Gate Lamb Box Co 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% | ← Black Gate Lamb Box Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Black Gate Lamb Box Co 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.
Questions about Black Gate Lamb Box Co
What is Black Gate Lamb Box Co's food hygiene rating?
Black Gate Lamb Box Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Black Gate Lamb Box Co 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 Black Gate Lamb Box Co last inspected?
Black Gate Lamb Box Co was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Black Gate Lamb Box Co?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Gate Lamb Box Co 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 Black Gate Lamb Box Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Black Gate Lamb Box Co 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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