RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) 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 7 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: 12-14 Church Street, Newry, BT35 6SW
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) 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% | ← RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) 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 RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Bar/Off-sales Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Poyntzpass Pharmacy Retailers - other | 132 yards away | Exempt | |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2024 |
| YE Olde Dyke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| ST JOSEPH and ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university | 263 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2024 |
| Poyntzpass Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Poyntzpass Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Poyntzpass Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 January 2025 |
Questions about RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel)
What is RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel)'s food hygiene rating?
RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 7 October 2025.
Is RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) 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 RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) last inspected?
RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) was last inspected on 7 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 RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel)?
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 RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) 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 RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects RG Food Ltd (Rice's Hotel) 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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