Curran's Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Curran's Spar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 February 2025, 16 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: 10-12 Cathedral Road, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 7QX
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Curran's Spar sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Curran's Spar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Curran's Spar 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 Curran's Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eamon Connolly (Shambles) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Mulberry Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Decky's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Orchard Hills Catering / Second Bite Street Food Other catering premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Cafollas Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Hughes Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Mckenna's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Raffles Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Curran's Spar
What is Curran's Spar's food hygiene rating?
Curran's Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Curran's Spar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Curran's Spar last inspected?
Curran's Spar was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 Curran's Spar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Curran's Spar 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, while Curran's Spar holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Curran's Spar 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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