Armagh Care Services - The Meadows food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Armagh Care Services - The Meadows holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 15 The New Line, Rich Hill Or Legacorry, Richhill, BT61 9QR
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Armagh Care Services - The Meadows sits behind roughly 1,450 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,450 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Armagh Care Services - The Meadows | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Armagh Care Services - The Meadows 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 Care Services - The Meadows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawn Meats @Richhill Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Happy Kids' Junior Zone Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Hardy Memorial Primary School Richhill School/college/university | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Nibblers Traditional Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aunt Hilda's Manufacturers/packers | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cafe Casa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2024 |
| Ye Olde House Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Armagh Care Services - The Meadows
What is Armagh Care Services - The Meadows's food hygiene rating?
Armagh Care Services - The Meadows has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Armagh Care Services - The Meadows 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Armagh Care Services - The Meadows last inspected?
Armagh Care Services - The Meadows was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Care Services - The Meadows?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Armagh Care Services - The Meadows 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 Armagh Care Services - The Meadows holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Armagh Care Services - The Meadows 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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