Eric Toal food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Eric Toal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 24 June 2024, more than 2 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: 20 Ballinaskeagh Road, Imdel, Banbridge, BT32 5BL
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Eric Toal 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% | ← Eric Toal | |
| 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 Eric Toal 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 Eric Toal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte Nursery Unit Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bronte Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bronte Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Kiddie Clan Daycare & Afterschool School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Patrick's Primary School School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Appletree Day Nursery School/college/university | 2.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 April 2025 |
| 70th mile Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 July 2025 |
| Nevins Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Eric Toal
What is Eric Toal's food hygiene rating?
Eric Toal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 24 June 2024.
Is Eric Toal 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eric Toal last inspected?
Eric Toal was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Eric Toal?
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 Eric Toal 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 Eric Toal holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Eric Toal 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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