Sinton's At The Bridge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Sinton's At The Bridge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: 2 Station Road, Craigavon, BT63 6JY
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sinton's At The Bridge 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% | ← Sinton's At The Bridge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sinton's At The Bridge 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 Sinton's At The Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard View B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2023 |
| The Park Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Hollie Berrie at the Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Scarva Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Sinton's At The Bridge
What is Sinton's At The Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Sinton's At The Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Sinton's At The Bridge 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sinton's At The Bridge last inspected?
Sinton's At The Bridge was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Sinton's At The Bridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sinton's At The Bridge 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 Sinton's At The Bridge holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Sinton's At The Bridge 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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