Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 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: 35 Thomas Street, Tavanagh, Portadown, BT62 3NU
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall 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% | ← Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall 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 Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hannon Fruit & Veg at Market Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Global Emporium Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Blossom Sure Start/Carleton St 08/18 Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Chimes Coffeehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bob & Berts Portadown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bar Indigo/Queens Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Bannview Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Artisan Dessert Studio Manufacturers/packers | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall
What is Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall last inspected?
Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall 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 Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Thomas Street Methodist Church Hall 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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