Maralin Village Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Maralin Village Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Maralin Village Primary School was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Steps Road, Ballynadrone, Magheralin, BT67 0QZ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Maralin Village Primary School 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% | ← Maralin Village Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Maralin Village Primary School 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 Maralin Village Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leprino Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Leprino Foods Limited Manufacturers/packers | at this address | Exempt | |
| Farmgate Meats Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Centra - Magheralin Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| Newforge House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| D & H Byrne Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| The Chip Shop Magheralin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Laganvale care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Maralin Village Primary School
What is Maralin Village Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Maralin Village Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Maralin Village Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maralin Village Primary School last inspected?
Maralin Village Primary School was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Maralin Village Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Maralin Village Primary School 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 Maralin Village Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Maralin Village Primary School 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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