Graham's Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Graham's Newsagents holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 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: 28 Market Square, Ballymaganlis, Dromore, BT25 1AW
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Graham's Newsagents 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% | ← Graham's Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Graham's Newsagents 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 Graham's Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownes Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Herron's Country Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| MA Quail Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Owen Cull Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
| Phun's Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Tsan Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Maguires Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Mulhollands on the Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Graham's Newsagents
What is Graham's Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Graham's Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Graham's Newsagents 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Graham's Newsagents last inspected?
Graham's Newsagents was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Graham's Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Graham's Newsagents 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 Graham's Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Graham's Newsagents 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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