The Port Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Port 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 29 November 2024, 19 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: 29 - 31 Main Street, BT60 2TR
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Port Bar among the 1,451 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,451 | 83% | ← The Port Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 The Port 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 Port Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountnorris Central Kitchen School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| St Teresa's Primary School (Tullyherron School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Gosford Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Little Villagers Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Whitecross Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 June 2024 |
| Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Ballydougherty Ice Cream Manufacturers/packers | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Happy Hills Day Nursery Afterschool Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about The Port Bar
What is The Port Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Port Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 29 November 2024.
Is The Port 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 The Port Bar last inspected?
The Port Bar was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 Port Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Port 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, and The Port Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Port 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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