Gilford Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Gilford 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
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 2 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: Gilford Primary School Castle Hill, Loughans, Craigavon, BT63 6HH
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Gilford 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% | ← Gilford 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 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 Gilford 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 Gilford Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Dunbarton Bowling Club Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
| McInerneys Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Babu's Indian Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| Golden Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| The Honey Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2025 |
| Chilli Masala Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2025 |
| Changing Lives NI Food Hub Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Gilford Primary School
What is Gilford Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Gilford Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Gilford 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 Gilford Primary School last inspected?
Gilford Primary School was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 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 Gilford Primary School?
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 Gilford 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 Gilford Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Gilford 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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