O' Reilly's Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
O' Reilly's Grocery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: 47 Downpatrick Street, Rossconor, Rathfriland, BT34 5DG
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so O' Reilly's Grocery sits behind roughly 1,662 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← O' Reilly's Grocery | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 O' Reilly's Grocery 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 O' Reilly's Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fortune Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Graham's Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Homeland Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Vera & Ernie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2026 |
| Mourneview Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| Raymond Mc Cullough Manufacturers/packers | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Fred Mc Cauley Manufacturers/packers | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Mace Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about O' Reilly's Grocery
What is O' Reilly's Grocery's food hygiene rating?
O' Reilly's Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 26 February 2025.
Is O' Reilly's Grocery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was O' Reilly's Grocery last inspected?
O' Reilly's Grocery was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 O' Reilly's Grocery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does O' Reilly's Grocery 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 O' Reilly's Grocery holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects O' Reilly's Grocery 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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