The Royal School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Royal 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: The Royal School was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Royal School College Hill, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 9DH
How this rating has changed
The Royal School was re-inspected on 11 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Royal 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% | ← The Royal 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Royal 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 The Royal School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armagh Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Armstrong Primary School School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Deansbridge Supermarket Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Armagh City Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| City of Armagh Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Rural Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Mall Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about The Royal School
What is The Royal School's food hygiene rating?
The Royal School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Royal 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 The Royal School last inspected?
The Royal School was last inspected on 11 June 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 Royal School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal 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 The Royal School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Royal 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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