Lin's Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Lin's Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: 49 Keady Road, Armagh, BT60 3NW
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Lin's Takeaway 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% | ← Lin's Takeaway | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lin's Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| S D Mullan Ltd Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Naiscoil Na Pairce Glaise Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Pearse OG GFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Armagh CBS School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| City Of Armagh Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Dante’s Deli at The Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Armagh Athletic Grounds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Scotwell House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Lin's Takeaway
What is Lin's Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Lin's Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Lin's Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lin's Takeaway last inspected?
Lin's Takeaway was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
How does Lin's Takeaway 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 Lin's Takeaway holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Lin's Takeaway 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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