The Cuchulainn Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Cuchulainn Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 38-40 Thomas Street, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 7QB
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cuchulainn Bar sits behind roughly 1,451 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← The Cuchulainn Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cuchulainn 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 The Cuchulainn Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocks Newsagents Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Gruti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| ArKe Sure Start Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Golden Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| H A Emerson and Son/Uluru Bar and Grill Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Number 40, Armagh City Vineyard Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| City of Armagh Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Boyle Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
Questions about The Cuchulainn Bar
What is The Cuchulainn Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Cuchulainn Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 16 October 2024.
Is The Cuchulainn Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cuchulainn Bar last inspected?
The Cuchulainn Bar was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 The Cuchulainn Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cuchulainn 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 The Cuchulainn Bar holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Cuchulainn 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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