Rathfriland Co-op food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Rathfriland Co-op holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 May 2025, 14 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: Island Bog Road, Rathfriland, BT34 5DT
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Rathfriland Co-op 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% | ← Rathfriland Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rathfriland Co-op 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 Rathfriland Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Munchkins cookery school Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| St Patrick's Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Kiltariff Hall Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Kiddie Clan Daycare & Afterschool School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rathfriland Central Kitchen School Meals School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Milestone Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| O'Hare's Eurospar Rathfriland Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Rathfriland Pre School Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Rathfriland Co-op
What is Rathfriland Co-op's food hygiene rating?
Rathfriland Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 2 May 2025.
Is Rathfriland Co-op 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rathfriland Co-op last inspected?
Rathfriland Co-op was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 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 Rathfriland Co-op?
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 Rathfriland Co-op 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 Rathfriland Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Rathfriland Co-op 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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