Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 8 October 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: 350 Monaghan Road, Foyduff, Middletown, BT60 4JQ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) 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% | ← Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) 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 Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mace Middletown Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Commercial Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Noeleen's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
| Mcnallys Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| St John's Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter)
What is Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter)'s food hygiene rating?
Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) last inspected?
Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) was last inspected on 8 October 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 Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) 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 Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Foyduff Filling Station (Costcutter) 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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