St. Colman's Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
St. Colman's Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: St. Colman's Primary School was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 41a Gallows Street, Ballymaganlis, Dromore, BT25 1BD
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts St. Colman's Primary School 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% | ← St. Colman's Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St. Colman's Primary School 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 St. Colman's Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 June 2025 |
| Via Wings Other catering premises | 176 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 December 2025 |
| Dromore Methodist Church Other catering premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Still Magills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Nearby - DM Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Dromore Pharmacy Retailers - other | 230 yards away | Exempt | |
| CALM Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Mulhollands on the Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about St. Colman's Primary School
What is St. Colman's Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St. Colman's Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 19 May 2026.
Is St. Colman's Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St. Colman's Primary School last inspected?
St. Colman's Primary School was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 St. Colman's Primary School?
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 St. Colman's Primary School 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 St. Colman's Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects St. Colman's Primary School 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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