Faith Mission Bookshops food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Faith Mission Bookshops holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: 2b Magowan West, Portadown, BT62 3PL
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Faith Mission Bookshops 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% | ← Faith Mission Bookshops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Faith Mission Bookshops 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 Faith Mission Bookshops, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Artisan Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Lynas Food Outlet Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| Gaynor's Takeaway and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Chimes Coffeehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bada Bing Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bob & Berts Portadown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Coffee Conjo Convenience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Costa Pastry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Faith Mission Bookshops
What is Faith Mission Bookshops's food hygiene rating?
Faith Mission Bookshops has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Faith Mission Bookshops 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Faith Mission Bookshops last inspected?
Faith Mission Bookshops was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Faith Mission Bookshops?
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 Faith Mission Bookshops 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 Faith Mission Bookshops is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Faith Mission Bookshops 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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