Montagu Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Montagu Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 9-19 Church Street, Craigavon, BT62 2AF
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Montagu Arms 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% | ← Montagu Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Montagu Arms 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 Montagu Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandragee Home Entertainment Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 August 2024 |
| KaBa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 July 2025 |
| Tayto (NI) Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Tandragee Primary School School/college/university | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Kids Academy Tandragee Caring Premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| St Marks Parish Church and Hall (Ballymore) Other catering premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Tandragee Junior High School School/college/university | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Fin&Fred’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Montagu Arms
What is Montagu Arms's food hygiene rating?
Montagu Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 20 December 2022.
Is Montagu Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Montagu Arms last inspected?
Montagu Arms was last inspected on 20 December 2022, more than 3 years 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 Montagu Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Montagu Arms 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 Montagu Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Montagu Arms 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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