Craigavon Area Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Craigavon Area Hospital holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Craigavon Area Hospital was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 68 Lurgan Road, Portadown, BT63 5QQ
How this rating has changed
Craigavon Area Hospital was re-inspected on 18 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Craigavon Area Hospital 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% | ← Craigavon Area Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Craigavon Area Hospital 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 Craigavon Area Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestone Unit Craigavon Area Hospital Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Blissfull Bites Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Chipped Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bocombra Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Bocombra Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Edenderry Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Game on Juice Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Fosters Chocolate Stall One Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Craigavon Area Hospital
What is Craigavon Area Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Craigavon Area Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Craigavon Area Hospital 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Craigavon Area Hospital last inspected?
Craigavon Area Hospital was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Craigavon Area Hospital?
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 Craigavon Area Hospital 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 Craigavon Area Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Craigavon Area Hospital 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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