Sals Halal food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Sals Halal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 15 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 28 Bridge Street, Tavanagh, Portadown, BT62 1JD
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sals Halal sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Sals Halal | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sals Halal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree Farm Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Herrons country fried chicken portadown Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Dynamic Nutrition Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| Cookery Nook Home Bakery and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Ground Espresso Bars Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Cope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Joe Mac's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
Questions about Sals Halal
What is Sals Halal's food hygiene rating?
Sals Halal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Sals Halal 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sals Halal last inspected?
Sals Halal was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
How does Sals Halal 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 Sals Halal holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Sals Halal 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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