The Bridge Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Bridge Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: 3 Bridge Street, Corcrain, Portadown, BT62 1JD
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Bridge Cafe 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 Bridge Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bridge Cafe 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 Bridge Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree Farm Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Herrons country fried chicken portadown Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cookery Nook Home Bakery and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Joe Mac's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Dynamic Nutrition Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Farmers/growers | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
Questions about The Bridge Cafe
What is The Bridge Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 26 February 2025.
Is The Bridge Cafe 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bridge Cafe last inspected?
The Bridge Cafe was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 The Bridge Cafe?
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 Bridge Cafe 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 Bridge Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Bridge Cafe 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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