Armagh Observatory and Planetarium

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 6 College Hill, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 9DF, in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon oversees 1,883 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
6 College Hill, Corporation, Armagh
Postcode
BT61 9DF
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
724807

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Armagh Observatory and Planetarium?

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Armagh Observatory and Planetarium last inspected?

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium was last inspected on 2025-11-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Armagh Observatory and Planetarium located?

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is located at 6 College Hill, Corporation, Armagh , BT61 9DF, in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT61 postcode area.