Good news as food hygiene ratings handed to eight Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon establishments

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to eight of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to two restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Starbucks at Bridge Water Retail Park Banbridge, Banbridge; rated on June 1

• Rated 5: Caffè Nero at High Street Mall, Portadown; rated on May 24

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And three ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: THE RAILWAY BAR at 104-108 Railway Street, Armagh, Armagh; rated on June 1

• Rated 5: CITY OF ARMAGH ROYAL BRITISH LEGION at 12-14 Dobbin Street, Corporation, Armagh, Armagh; rated on May 31

• Rated 5: THE HOLE IN THE WALL at 9 Market Street, Corporation, Armagh, Armagh; rated on May 24

Takeaways

Plus three ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: Herrons Country Fried Chicken at 3a Caddells Lane, Cross, Rathfriland, Down; rated on June 2

• Rated 5: JULIES KITCHEN at 42 Market Street, Lurgan, Lurgan, Armagh; rated on May 25

• Rated 5: The Artisan Man at 1 Boals Lane, Balleny, Dromore, Down; rated on May 17