Armagh Observatory and Planetarium food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: 6 College Hill, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 9DF
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Armagh Observatory and Planetarium 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 Observatory and Planetarium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Observatory and Planetarium 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 Observatory and Planetarium, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deansbridge Supermarket Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Armstrong Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Armagh Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Armagh City Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Lisanally Special School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Oaklands Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cup & Cone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| B and M Bargains Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
Questions about Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
What is Armagh Observatory and Planetarium's food hygiene rating?
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Armagh Observatory and Planetarium 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Armagh Observatory and Planetarium last inspected?
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Observatory and Planetarium?
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 Observatory and Planetarium 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 Observatory and Planetarium is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Armagh Observatory and Planetarium 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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