Forge Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fermanagh and Omagh
Forge Bar 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 10 June 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: 40 Church Street, Dromore, Dromore, BT78 3DY
How it compares in Fermanagh and Omagh
In Fermanagh and Omagh, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Forge Bar sits behind roughly 1,118 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ← Forge Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 52 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 124 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 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 Forge Bar 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 Forge Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| The Corner Bar & Off Licence Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| McDermott's Pharmacy Retailers - other | 145 yards away | Exempt | |
| O'Connor's Bar & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Joe&co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Molloy Meats Manufacturers/packers | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Swifdoh's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Central Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Forge Bar
What is Forge Bar's food hygiene rating?
Forge Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fermanagh and Omagh Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Forge Bar 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 Forge Bar last inspected?
Forge Bar was last inspected on 10 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fermanagh and Omagh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forge Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forge Bar compare to other places in Fermanagh and Omagh?
85% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh hold the top rating of 5, while Forge Bar holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fermanagh and Omagh Council inspects Forge Bar 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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