Raymond Mc Cullough food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Raymond Mc Cullough holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: 7 Main Street, Cross, Rathfriland, BT34 5PS
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Raymond Mc Cullough 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% | ← Raymond Mc Cullough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Raymond Mc Cullough 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 Raymond Mc Cullough, 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 |
| Fred Mc Cauley Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| 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 Raymond Mc Cullough
What is Raymond Mc Cullough's food hygiene rating?
Raymond Mc Cullough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Raymond Mc Cullough 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Raymond Mc Cullough last inspected?
Raymond Mc Cullough was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Raymond Mc Cullough?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Raymond Mc Cullough 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 Raymond Mc Cullough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Raymond Mc Cullough 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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