Around A Pound food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Around A Pound holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 63-65 Market Street, Lurgan, Lurgan, BT66 6AA
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Around A Pound 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% | ← Around A Pound | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Around A Pound 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 Around A Pound, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Castle News Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Emmanuel Church Other catering premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| G&G Happy Me Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Aeon Community Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| High Street Harvest Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Glasgow Celtic Supporters Club Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2019 |
| Icons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Around A Pound
What is Around A Pound's food hygiene rating?
Around A Pound has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 2 September 2024.
Is Around A Pound 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Around A Pound last inspected?
Around A Pound was last inspected on 2 September 2024, 22 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 Around A Pound?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Around A Pound 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 Around A Pound is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Around A Pound 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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