Babu's Indian Spice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Babu's Indian Spice 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 27 May 2025, 13 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: 4-6 Dunbarton Street, Loughans, Gilford, BT63 6HJ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Babu's Indian Spice 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% | ← Babu's Indian Spice | |
| 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 Babu's Indian Spice 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 Babu's Indian Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbarton Bowling Club Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
| McInerneys Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Golden Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| The Honey Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 March 2025 |
| Chilli Masala Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2025 |
| Gilford Primary School School/college/university | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| St Johns Primary School School/college/university | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Changing Lives NI Food Hub Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Babu's Indian Spice
What is Babu's Indian Spice's food hygiene rating?
Babu's Indian Spice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 27 May 2025.
Is Babu's Indian Spice 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 Babu's Indian Spice last inspected?
Babu's Indian Spice was last inspected on 27 May 2025, 13 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 Babu's Indian Spice?
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 Babu's Indian Spice 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 Babu's Indian Spice holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Babu's Indian Spice 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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