Banbridge Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Banbridge Academy 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
The rating dates from 9 December 2025, 7 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: Banbridge Academy Lurgan Road, Edenderry, Banbridge, BT32 4AF
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Banbridge Academy 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% | ← Banbridge Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Banbridge Academy 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 Banbridge Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbridge Nursery School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Edenderry Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Roast & Roll Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Centra Church St Filling Station Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Taste of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Premier hill street local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Harry's Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Banbridge Youth Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2022 |
Questions about Banbridge Academy
What is Banbridge Academy's food hygiene rating?
Banbridge Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Banbridge Academy 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 Banbridge Academy last inspected?
Banbridge Academy was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 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 Banbridge Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Banbridge Academy 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 Banbridge Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Banbridge Academy 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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