Captain Cooks food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Captain Cooks 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 17 Castlewellan Road, Ballyvally, Banbridge, BT32 4AX
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Captain Cooks 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% | ← Captain Cooks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Captain Cooks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2022 |
| Tesco Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Bannside Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Copper Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Friar Tucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Inspire Wellness Refill Store Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Imperial Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Studio Brew by Amavi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Captain Cooks
What is Captain Cooks's food hygiene rating?
Captain Cooks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Captain Cooks 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 Captain Cooks last inspected?
Captain Cooks was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
How does Captain Cooks 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 Captain Cooks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Captain Cooks 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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