Parkgate Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Parkgate Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 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: 103 Avenue Road, Ballyblagh, Lurgan, BT66 7BD
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Parkgate Service Station 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% | ← Parkgate Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Parkgate 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 Parkgate Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougies Fruit and Veg Shop Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Bodyfit Fitness Club Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cafe Incredable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Hot and Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| High Street Harvest Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Kaprito Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Harrison Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Parkgate Service Station
What is Parkgate Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Parkgate Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Parkgate Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Parkgate Service Station last inspected?
Parkgate Service Station was last inspected on 6 May 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.
What did the inspector find at Parkgate Service Station?
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 Parkgate 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, and Parkgate Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Parkgate 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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