Scotwell House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Scotwell House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: 4b Umgola Road, Armagh, BT60 4DJ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Scotwell House 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% | ← Scotwell House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Scotwell House 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 Scotwell House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gringos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Mullan's Killylea Road Limited Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Dara Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Pearse OG GFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| S D Mullan Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Naiscoil Na Pairce Glaise Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Armagh CBS School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Armagh Athletic Grounds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Scotwell House
What is Scotwell House's food hygiene rating?
Scotwell House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Scotwell House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Scotwell House last inspected?
Scotwell House was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Scotwell House?
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 Scotwell House 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 Scotwell House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Scotwell House 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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