Central Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fermanagh and Omagh
Central Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 36-38 Main Street, Townhill, Irvinestown, BT94 1GJ
How it compares in Fermanagh and Omagh
That puts Central Bar among the 1,118 places in Fermanagh and Omagh holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,118 | 85% | ← Central Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 52 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 124 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 Central 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 Central Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Kebabish Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 September 2024 |
| Gordons Chemist Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| The Medical Hall Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Erne Desi Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Centra & Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Heather’s Cottage Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Joe 90's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Central Bar
What is Central Bar's food hygiene rating?
Central Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fermanagh and Omagh Council on 25 February 2022.
Is Central Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Bar last inspected?
Central Bar was last inspected on 25 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fermanagh and Omagh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central Bar?
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 Central Bar compare to other places in Fermanagh and Omagh?
85% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh hold the top rating of 5, and Central Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fermanagh and Omagh Council inspects Central 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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