The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd 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 April 2024, 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: 21 High Street, Lurgan, Lurgan, BT66 8AH
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd 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% | ← The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd 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 The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Harvest Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| G&G Happy Me Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Around A Pound Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Castle News Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Emmanuel Church Other catering premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Aeon Community Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Gather at Alana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd
What is The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 4 April 2024.
Is The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd 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 The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd last inspected?
The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd was last inspected on 4 April 2024, 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 The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd?
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 The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd 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 The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Mill Cafe and Bagel Bar Ltd 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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