Dromore High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Dromore High School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 October 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: 31 Banbridge Road, Balleny, Dromore, BT25 1ND
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Dromore High School sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Dromore High School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dromore High 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 Dromore High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Bambinos After-School Caring Premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Dromore Nursery Caring Premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Supervalu Dromore Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2025 |
| Layer Cake Manufacturers/packers | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Banbridge Road Presbyterian Church Hall Other catering premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Carnbrooke Meats LTD Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| Jolly Jesters Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Dromore Rugby Football Club Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2022 |
Questions about Dromore High School
What is Dromore High School's food hygiene rating?
Dromore High School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Dromore High School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dromore High School last inspected?
Dromore High School was last inspected on 15 October 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 Dromore High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dromore High 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, while Dromore High School holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Dromore High 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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