Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Loughbrickland Presbyterian Church Ballynanny Road, Caskum, Banbridge, BT32 4LQ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall 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% | ← Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall 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 Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Country Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Fegan's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Loughbrickland Pre-school Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Go Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Range Home and Leisure Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall
What is Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 18 September 2023.
Is Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall last inspected?
Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall was last inspected on 18 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall 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 Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Loughbrickland Presb Church Hall 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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