Milestone food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Milestone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Milestone was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 66 - 83 Newry Street, Kiltarriff, Rathfriland, BT34 5PZ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Milestone 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% | ← Milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Milestone 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 Milestone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rathfriland Central Kitchen School Meals School/college/university | 114 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Peacehaven Residential Home Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Rathfriland Pre School Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| O'Hare's Eurospar Rathfriland Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Home Bakery Rathfriland Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| Twist and Wined in Jinxies Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| L's Catering Other catering premises | 349 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bronte Fold Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Milestone
What is Milestone's food hygiene rating?
Milestone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Milestone 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Milestone last inspected?
Milestone was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Milestone?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Milestone 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 Milestone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Milestone 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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