Aunt Hilda's food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Aunt Hilda's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 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: 37 Main Street, Armagh, BT61 9PJ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Aunt Hilda's 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% | ← Aunt Hilda's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Aunt Hilda'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 Aunt Hilda's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Casa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 September 2024 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Nibblers Traditional Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Supervalu Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Richhill WI Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Hardy Memorial Primary School Richhill School/college/university | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| St Matthews Parish Church and Hall Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Groucho's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Aunt Hilda's
What is Aunt Hilda's's food hygiene rating?
Aunt Hilda's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Aunt Hilda's 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aunt Hilda's last inspected?
Aunt Hilda's was last inspected on 11 February 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 Aunt Hilda's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Aunt Hilda'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, and Aunt Hilda's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Aunt Hilda'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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