The Hatch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Hatch holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: 54 Bridge Street, Ballyvally, Banbridge, BT32 3JU
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hatch 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% | ← The Hatch | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hatch 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 Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Wellness Refill Store Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Imperial Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Copper Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Friar Tucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Tesco Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Captain Cooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2022 |
| Tele Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about The Hatch
What is The Hatch's food hygiene rating?
The Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Hatch 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hatch last inspected?
The Hatch was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 The Hatch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hatch 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 The Hatch holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Hatch 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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