C Mallon food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
C Mallon holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 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: 54 Edward Street, Shankill, Lurgan, BT66 6DB
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so C Mallon sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← C Mallon | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 C Mallon 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 C Mallon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannons Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2022 |
| Don Balloon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Cafolla Joe's Manufacturers/packers | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Chaska House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Glasgow Celtic Supporters Club Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2019 |
| Icons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Amigo’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cafolla Brothers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
Questions about C Mallon
What is C Mallon's food hygiene rating?
C Mallon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 21 April 2026.
Is C Mallon safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was C Mallon last inspected?
C Mallon was last inspected on 21 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 C Mallon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does C Mallon 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, while C Mallon holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects C Mallon 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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