Coffee at the Gates food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Coffee at the Gates holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2025, 17 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: 7 Lough Road, Derry, Lurgan, BT66 6JE
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Coffee at the Gates among the 1,450 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 | 1,450 | 83% | ← Coffee at the Gates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Coffee at the Gates 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 Coffee at the Gates, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburn Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| China's Finest Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Choung Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Big Tee's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Irish National Foresters Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Golden Crust Lurgan Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Jim Mccann & Sons Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Amigo’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Coffee at the Gates
What is Coffee at the Gates's food hygiene rating?
Coffee at the Gates has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Coffee at the Gates 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Coffee at the Gates last inspected?
Coffee at the Gates was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 Coffee at the Gates?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Coffee at the Gates 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 Coffee at the Gates is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Coffee at the Gates 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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