Patrick's Fold food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Patrick's Fold holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 36 Scotch Street, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 7HB
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Patrick's Fold sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Patrick's Fold | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Patrick's Fold 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 Patrick's Fold, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 40, Armagh City Vineyard Other catering premises | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Edelweiss Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Callan Cove - Skin and Wellness Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| City of Armagh Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| H A Emerson and Son/Uluru Bar and Grill Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Chips Ahoy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Armagh Old Boys Band Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Patrick's Fold
What is Patrick's Fold's food hygiene rating?
Patrick's Fold has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 30 September 2024.
Is Patrick's Fold safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Patrick's Fold last inspected?
Patrick's Fold was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 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 Patrick's Fold?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Patrick's Fold 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, while Patrick's Fold holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Patrick's Fold 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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