Chilli Masala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Chilli Masala holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 22 January 2025, 17 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: 14 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 Chilli Masala 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% | ← Chilli Masala | |
| 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 Chilli Masala 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 Chilli Masala, 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 |
| Babu's Indian Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| 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 |
| 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 Chilli Masala
What is Chilli Masala's food hygiene rating?
Chilli Masala has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Chilli Masala safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Chilli Masala last inspected?
Chilli Masala was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Chilli Masala?
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 Chilli Masala 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 Chilli Masala holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Chilli Masala 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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