Armagh Old Boys Band Hall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Armagh Old Boys Band Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: 9 Little Barrack Street, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 9AH
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Armagh Old Boys Band Hall 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% | ← Armagh Old Boys Band Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Armagh Old Boys Band Hall 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 Armagh Old Boys Band Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C & H Ents Ltd trading as The Crown Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Edelweiss Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Chips Ahoy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Callan Cove - Skin and Wellness Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Number 40, Armagh City Vineyard Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| City of Armagh Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Rural Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Armagh Old Boys Band Hall
What is Armagh Old Boys Band Hall's food hygiene rating?
Armagh Old Boys Band Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Armagh Old Boys Band Hall 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Armagh Old Boys Band Hall last inspected?
Armagh Old Boys Band Hall was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 Armagh Old Boys Band Hall?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Armagh Old Boys Band Hall 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 Armagh Old Boys Band Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Armagh Old Boys Band Hall 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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