Tesco Customer Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Tesco Customer Cafe 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 2 July 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: Meadows Shopping Centre, Portadown, BT62 3TN
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Tesco Customer Cafe 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% | ← Tesco Customer Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tesco Customer Cafe 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 Tesco Customer Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannview Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Bravo Max Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Dynamic Nutrition Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| Ground Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| John Hannon Fruit & Veg at Market Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Joe Mac's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
Questions about Tesco Customer Cafe
What is Tesco Customer Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Customer Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Tesco Customer Cafe 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 Tesco Customer Cafe last inspected?
Tesco Customer Cafe was last inspected on 2 July 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 Tesco Customer Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco Customer Cafe 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 Tesco Customer Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Tesco Customer Cafe 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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