Madden Meats food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Madden Meats 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 5 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: 5 Castle Lane, Lurgan, Lurgan, BT67 9BD
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Madden Meats 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% | ← Madden Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Madden Meats 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 Madden Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Church Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Castle News Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Around A Pound Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Aeon Community Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Cafolla Brothers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Brownlow House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Madden Meats
What is Madden Meats's food hygiene rating?
Madden Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Madden Meats 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 Madden Meats last inspected?
Madden Meats was last inspected on 5 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 Madden Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Madden Meats 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 Madden Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Madden Meats 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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