Chala Chai food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Chala Chai holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 13 November 2023, more than 2 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: Cido Business Complex Carn Drive Portadown, Craigavon, BT63 5WH
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Chala Chai sits behind roughly 1,450 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,450 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Chala Chai | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chala Chai 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 Chala Chai, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic and Thyme Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Carn Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Fosters Chocolate Stall One Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Fosters Chocolate Trailer One Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Fosters Chocolate Trailer Three Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Fosters Chocolate Trailer Two Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Craigavon Area Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Chipped Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Chala Chai
What is Chala Chai's food hygiene rating?
Chala Chai has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 13 November 2023.
Is Chala Chai 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chala Chai last inspected?
Chala Chai was last inspected on 13 November 2023, more than 2 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 Chala Chai?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chala Chai 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 Chala Chai holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Chala Chai 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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