Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's 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
This is a fresh result: Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2a Highfield Heights, Craigavon, BT64 3AE
How this rating has changed
Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's was re-inspected on 9 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's 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% | ← Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's 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 Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craigavon Omniplex Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| Eatao Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Air-Tastic Trampoline Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| CookieCrookni Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cafe incredABLE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Craigavon Area Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
Questions about Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's
What is Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's's food hygiene rating?
Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's 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 Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's last inspected?
Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's?
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 Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's 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 Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Bubba Drews, The Sassy Elephant and O'Connor's 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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