The Village Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Village Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: 76 Main Street, Coolmillish, Markethill, BT60 1PL
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Bakery 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 Village Bakery | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Village Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Good People Residential Care Caring Premises | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Carricklane Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Happy Hills Day Nursery Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Markethill Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | Exempt | |
| Alexanders of Markethill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| SD Mullan Ltd Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Big Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about The Village Bakery
What is The Village Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Village Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 23 September 2025.
Is The Village Bakery 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Bakery last inspected?
The Village Bakery was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Village Bakery 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 Village Bakery holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Village Bakery 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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