St Jarlaths Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
St Jarlaths Primary School 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
This is a fresh result: St Jarlaths Primary School was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 89 Charlemont Road, Blackwatertown Or Lisbofin, Moy, BT71 7HH
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts St Jarlaths Primary School 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% | ← St Jarlaths Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Jarlaths Primary School 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 St Jarlaths Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Hills Day Nursery & After Schools Club Blackwatertown Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Hegarty's Shop Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| The Portmor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about St Jarlaths Primary School
What is St Jarlaths Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Jarlaths Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 15 May 2026.
Is St Jarlaths Primary School 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 St Jarlaths Primary School last inspected?
St Jarlaths Primary School was last inspected on 15 May 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 St Jarlaths Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St Jarlaths Primary School 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 St Jarlaths Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects St Jarlaths Primary School 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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