Bemack Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Bemack Ltd 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 21 February 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: 4 Katesbridge Road, Lisnavaghrog, Banbridge, BT32 5NP
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bemack Ltd 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% | ← Bemack Ltd | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bemack Ltd 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 Bemack Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Lane Childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Drumadonnell Nursery Unit Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Drumadonnell Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Bemack Ltd
What is Bemack Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Bemack Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 21 February 2024.
Is Bemack Ltd 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 Bemack Ltd last inspected?
Bemack Ltd was last inspected on 21 February 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 Bemack Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bemack Ltd 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 Bemack Ltd holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Bemack Ltd 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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