Ye Olde House Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Ye Olde House Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5 Irish Street, Rich Hill Or Legacorry, Richhill, BT61 9PS
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Ye Olde House Bar sits behind roughly 1,450 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,450 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Ye Olde House Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ye Olde House 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 Ye Olde House Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Parish Church and Hall Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Groucho's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2025 |
| Hardy Memorial Primary School Richhill School/college/university | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Richhill WI Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Nibblers Traditional Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aunt Hilda's Manufacturers/packers | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cafe Casa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Ye Olde House Bar
What is Ye Olde House Bar's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde House Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Ye Olde House Bar 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ye Olde House Bar last inspected?
Ye Olde House Bar was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 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 Ye Olde House Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ye Olde House 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, while Ye Olde House Bar holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Ye Olde House 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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