The Cope Primary School Meals Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Cope Primary 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
This is a fresh result: The Cope Primary School Meals Kitchen was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 12 Ballygasey Road, Levalleglish, Loughgall, BT61 8HY
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Cope Primary 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% | ← The Cope Primary 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 The Cope Primary 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 The Cope Primary School Meals Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughgall Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Orchard House Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Sloans Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| The Village Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about The Cope Primary School Meals Kitchen
What is The Cope Primary School Meals Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Cope Primary School Meals Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The Cope Primary 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 The Cope Primary School Meals Kitchen last inspected?
The Cope Primary School Meals Kitchen was last inspected on 18 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 The Cope Primary 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 The Cope Primary 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 The Cope Primary School Meals Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Cope Primary 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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