Darkley School Meals Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Darkley School Meals Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2026, 2 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: 71 Moss Row, Darkley, Armagh, BT60 3BG
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Darkley School Meals Kitchen 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% | ← Darkley School Meals Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Darkley School Meals Kitchen 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 Darkley School Meals Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darkley PS Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Crossfire Trust Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 April 2026 |
| Clay Primary School Dining Centre School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Little Cygnets Play Group Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Pat's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Mill Keady Mart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 July 2025 |
| McGRANES Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Gerry Mone's Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about Darkley School Meals Kitchen
What is Darkley School Meals Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Darkley School Meals Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Darkley School Meals Kitchen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darkley School Meals Kitchen last inspected?
Darkley School Meals Kitchen was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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 Darkley School Meals Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darkley School Meals Kitchen 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 Darkley School Meals Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Darkley School Meals Kitchen 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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