Palomo cafe & bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Palomo cafe & bistro 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
This is a fresh result: Palomo cafe & bistro was inspected on 19 August 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: Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6HD
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Palomo cafe & bistro 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% | ← Palomo cafe & bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Palomo cafe & bistro 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 Palomo cafe & bistro
What is Palomo cafe & bistro's food hygiene rating?
Palomo cafe & bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Palomo cafe & bistro 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 Palomo cafe & bistro last inspected?
Palomo cafe & bistro was last inspected on 19 August 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 Palomo cafe & bistro?
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 Palomo cafe & bistro 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 Palomo cafe & bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Palomo cafe & bistro 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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