Fred Mc Cauley food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Fred Mc Cauley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 9 April 2026, 3 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: 23 Main Street, Rossconor, Rathfriland, BT34 5PS
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Fred Mc Cauley 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% | ← Fred Mc Cauley | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fred Mc Cauley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mourneview Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| Raymond Mc Cullough Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Mace Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| Gordon's Chemist Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Hill Bargains Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Vera & Ernie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2026 |
| L's Catering Other catering premises | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Golden Fortune Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Fred Mc Cauley
What is Fred Mc Cauley's food hygiene rating?
Fred Mc Cauley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Fred Mc Cauley 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fred Mc Cauley last inspected?
Fred Mc Cauley was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
How does Fred Mc Cauley 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 Fred Mc Cauley holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Fred Mc Cauley 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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