Big Panda Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Big Panda Chinese Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Big Panda Chinese Takeaway was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon ratings →
Address: 20 Keady Street, Coolmillish, Markethill, BT60 1PN
How this rating has changed
Big Panda Chinese Takeaway was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | 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
That puts Big Panda Chinese Takeaway among the 1,465 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,465 | 84% | ← Big Panda Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 206 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Big Panda Chinese Takeaway 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 Big Panda Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexanders of Markethill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| SD Mullan Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Binghams Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Nibblers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Old Barn Catering Mobile caterer | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| The Village Inn and Buttery Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Carricklane Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Victoria Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Big Panda Chinese Takeaway
What is Big Panda Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Big Panda Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Big Panda Chinese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Panda Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Big Panda Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 15 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 Big Panda Chinese Takeaway?
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 Big Panda Chinese Takeaway 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, and Big Panda Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Big Panda Chinese Takeaway 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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