Joe Mac's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Joe Mac'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: Joe Mac's was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon ratings →
Address: 5 High Street, Tavanagh, Portadown, BT62 1HZ
How this rating has changed
Joe Mac's was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | 5 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 Joe Mac's among the 1,465 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,465 | 84% | ← Joe Mac's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 206 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Joe Mac'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 Joe Mac's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Cookery Nook Home Bakery and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bar Indigo/Queens Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Kisushi Japanese Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Herrons country fried chicken portadown Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Apple Tree Farm Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Coffee Conjo Convenience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Joe Mac's
What is Joe Mac's's food hygiene rating?
Joe Mac's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Joe Mac'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 Joe Mac's last inspected?
Joe Mac's was last inspected on 4 August 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 Joe Mac'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 Joe Mac's compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
84% of the 1,751 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and Joe Mac's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Joe Mac'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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