Kestrel Foods Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Kestrel Foods Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 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: 8 Diviny Drive, Tarsan, Portadown, BT63 5WE
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Kestrel Foods Ltd 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% | ← Kestrel Foods Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Kestrel Foods Ltd 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 Kestrel Foods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosters Chocolate Stall One Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Fosters Chocolate Trailer One Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Fosters Chocolate Trailer Three Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Fosters Chocolate Trailer Two Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Garlic and Thyme Mobile caterer | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Carn Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Craigavon Area Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Craigavon Omniplex Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
Questions about Kestrel Foods Ltd
What is Kestrel Foods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Kestrel Foods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Kestrel Foods Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kestrel Foods Ltd last inspected?
Kestrel Foods Ltd was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Kestrel Foods Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kestrel Foods Ltd 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 Kestrel Foods Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Kestrel Foods Ltd 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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