AJ's BUTCHER food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
AJ's BUTCHER holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: AJ's BUTCHER was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 12 Ballygowan Road, Ballyvally, Banbridge, BT32 3EL
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so AJ's BUTCHER sits behind roughly 1,662 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← AJ's BUTCHER | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 AJ's BUTCHER 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 AJ's BUTCHER, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Integrated Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Little Friends After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Florentine Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Downshire Nursery School School/college/university | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Banbridge Health & Care Centre - Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Mount Charles @ Spelga Mews Caring Premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Banbridge High School School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Ladybird Lane LTD Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about AJ's BUTCHER
What is AJ's BUTCHER's food hygiene rating?
AJ's BUTCHER has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 13 May 2026.
Is AJ's BUTCHER safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was AJ's BUTCHER last inspected?
AJ's BUTCHER was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 AJ's BUTCHER?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 AJ's BUTCHER 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 AJ's BUTCHER holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects AJ's BUTCHER 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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