Derryhirk Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Derryhirk Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 25 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: 8 Derryhirk Road, Montiaghs, Craigavon, BT67 0BD
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Derryhirk Inn 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% | ← Derryhirk Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Derryhirk Inn 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 Derryhirk Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranagh & Aghagallon Community Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| Lisieux House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
| St Marys Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Tiffys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Country Meat & Poultry Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Aghagallon Preschool Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Riverdale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| St Patricks Meal Kitchen School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Derryhirk Inn
What is Derryhirk Inn's food hygiene rating?
Derryhirk Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Derryhirk Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Derryhirk Inn last inspected?
Derryhirk Inn was last inspected on 25 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 Derryhirk Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Derryhirk Inn 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 Derryhirk Inn holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Derryhirk Inn 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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