Burkes Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Burkes Service Station 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 12 November 2024, 20 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: 28 Castleblayney Road, Lagan, Keady, BT60 3QP
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Burkes Service Station 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% | ← Burkes Service Station | |
| 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 Burkes Service Station 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 Burkes Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Daily Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Pat's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Mill Keady Mart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 July 2025 |
| The Twisted Fox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| McKeevers Chemist Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Elevenses Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Cassies Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| M&Ps Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Burkes Service Station
What is Burkes Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Burkes Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Burkes Service Station 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 Burkes Service Station last inspected?
Burkes Service Station was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Burkes Service Station?
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 Burkes Service Station 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 Burkes Service Station holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Burkes Service Station 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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