Bus Bar Banbridge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Bus Bar Banbridge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 16 August 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: 75 Newry Street, Ballyvally, Banbridge, BT32 3EA
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bus Bar Banbridge sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Bus Bar Banbridge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bus Bar Banbridge 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 Bus Bar Banbridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrons Country fried Chicken Banbridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| New Orchard Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Healthy Depot Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Folks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| CannaBase Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Safari Grill Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Golden bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Bus Bar Banbridge
What is Bus Bar Banbridge's food hygiene rating?
Bus Bar Banbridge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 16 August 2023.
Is Bus Bar Banbridge 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bus Bar Banbridge last inspected?
Bus Bar Banbridge was last inspected on 16 August 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 Bus Bar Banbridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bus Bar Banbridge 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 Bus Bar Banbridge holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Bus Bar Banbridge 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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