Li's Hot Food Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Li's Hot Food Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 February 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: 5 Alfred Terrace, Taughrane, Dollingstown, BT66 7JX
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Li's Hot Food Bar sits behind roughly 1,662 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← Li's Hot Food Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Li's Hot Food 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 Li's Hot Food Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Town Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Golden Phoenix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Holly House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Childminder Happitots Daycare Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| D + G Corporate Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Gracehall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2022 |
Questions about Li's Hot Food Bar
What is Li's Hot Food Bar's food hygiene rating?
Li's Hot Food Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Li's Hot Food Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Li's Hot Food Bar last inspected?
Li's Hot Food Bar was last inspected on 3 February 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 Li's Hot Food Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Li's Hot Food Bar 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 Li's Hot Food Bar holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Li's Hot Food 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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