The Anglers Rest food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Anglers Rest holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 March 2025, 15 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: 42 Aughnacloy Road, Tullyorior, Banbridge, BT32 5QG
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Anglers Rest sits behind roughly 1,662 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,451 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← The Anglers Rest | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Anglers Rest 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 Anglers Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| Centra Annaclone Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| St. Colman's Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Game of Thrones Studio Tour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Ballydown Primary School School/college/university | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Mc Cuskers Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
| Infinity Adventure Park Other catering premises | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Ballydown Retailers - other | 3.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about The Anglers Rest
What is The Anglers Rest's food hygiene rating?
The Anglers Rest has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 21 March 2025.
Is The Anglers Rest safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Anglers Rest last inspected?
The Anglers Rest was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 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 Anglers Rest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Anglers Rest 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 Anglers Rest holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Anglers Rest 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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