Groucho's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Groucho's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 The Square, Rich Hill Or Legacorry, Richhill, BT61 9PP
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Groucho's 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% | ← Groucho's | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Groucho's 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 Groucho's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Parish Church and Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ye Olde House Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2024 |
| Richhill WI Other catering premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Hardy Memorial Primary School Richhill School/college/university | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Nibblers Traditional Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aunt Hilda's Manufacturers/packers | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cafe Casa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Groucho's
What is Groucho's's food hygiene rating?
Groucho's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Groucho's 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Groucho's last inspected?
Groucho's was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 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 Groucho's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Groucho's 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 Groucho's holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Groucho's 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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