Long Meadow Cider food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Long Meadow Cider 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 20 April 2026, 2 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: 87 Loughgall Road, Kilmoriarty, Portadown, BT62 4EG
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Long Meadow Cider 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% | ← Long Meadow Cider | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Long Meadow Cider 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 Long Meadow Cider, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CookieLand Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Clounagh Junior High School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Butcher Shop & Deli Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Corcrain Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Hart Memorial Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Kids United Playcare Facilities Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Epworth Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Battlehill Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Long Meadow Cider
What is Long Meadow Cider's food hygiene rating?
Long Meadow Cider has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Long Meadow Cider 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 Long Meadow Cider last inspected?
Long Meadow Cider was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Long Meadow Cider?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Long Meadow Cider 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 Long Meadow Cider is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Long Meadow Cider 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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