The Commercial Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Commercial Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Commercial Bar was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Main Street, Middletown, Middletown, BT60 4JF
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Commercial Bar 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% | ← The Commercial Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Commercial Bar 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 The Commercial Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noeleen's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
| Mcnallys Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Mace Middletown Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| St John's Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about The Commercial Bar
What is The Commercial Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Commercial Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Commercial Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Commercial Bar last inspected?
The Commercial Bar was last inspected on 4 June 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 The Commercial Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Commercial Bar 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 The Commercial Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Commercial Bar 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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