East Chinese Restaurant food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
East Chinese Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 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: 143-147 Railway Street, Armagh, BT61 7HP
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts East Chinese Restaurant 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% | ← East Chinese Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 East Chinese Restaurant 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 East Chinese Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Street Nursery School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cafollas Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Hughes Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Mckenna's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Raffles Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| O'Kane's Superstore Ltd Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Brew Bake Mobile caterer | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about East Chinese Restaurant
What is East Chinese Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
East Chinese Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 8 October 2025.
Is East Chinese Restaurant 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was East Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
East Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 East Chinese Restaurant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East Chinese Restaurant 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 East Chinese Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects East Chinese Restaurant 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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