Smugglers Lurgan food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Smugglers Lurgan 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 21 August 2025, 10 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: 64 Antrim Road, Drumnamoe (Main Portion), Lurgan, BT67 9BW
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Smugglers Lurgan 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% | ← Smugglers Lurgan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smugglers Lurgan 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 Smugglers Lurgan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Service Station Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Drumnamoe Nursery School School/college/university | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Clann Eireann Social Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2019 |
| Bunker 43 Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bread & Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Big Tee's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Brownlow House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Smugglers Lurgan
What is Smugglers Lurgan's food hygiene rating?
Smugglers Lurgan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Smugglers Lurgan 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 Smugglers Lurgan last inspected?
Smugglers Lurgan was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Smugglers Lurgan?
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 Smugglers Lurgan 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 Smugglers Lurgan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Smugglers Lurgan 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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