70th mile food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
70th mile holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 July 2025, 11 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: 179 Dublin Road, Meenan, Banbridge, BT32 3PB
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so 70th mile sits behind roughly 1,662 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← 70th mile | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 70th mile 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 70th mile, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevins Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Teenie Weenies Daycare Nursery and Afterschool School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Stephanie Flood Slimming World Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lakeview Country Stores Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| St Mary's Primary School School/college/university | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| The Right Key Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bronte Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about 70th mile
What is 70th mile's food hygiene rating?
70th mile has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 25 July 2025.
Is 70th mile safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was 70th mile last inspected?
70th mile was last inspected on 25 July 2025, 11 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 70th mile?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 70th mile 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 70th mile holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects 70th mile 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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