O'Cahan Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fermanagh and Omagh
O'Cahan Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 2023, 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: 33 Main Street, Drumnaforbe, Drumquin, BT78 4SB
How it compares in Fermanagh and Omagh
That puts O'Cahan Arms among the 1,118 places in Fermanagh and Omagh holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,118 | 85% | ← O'Cahan Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 52 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 124 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 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 O'Cahan Arms 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 O'Cahan Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairgreen Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| NISA Local Drumquin Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| O'Kane's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Rainbow Surestart School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Vivo Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 January 2026 |
| Kebazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2026 |
| Yummy house Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 December 2024 |
| Bradley's Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt |
Questions about O'Cahan Arms
What is O'Cahan Arms's food hygiene rating?
O'Cahan Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fermanagh and Omagh Council on 20 October 2023.
Is O'Cahan Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was O'Cahan Arms last inspected?
O'Cahan Arms was last inspected on 20 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fermanagh and Omagh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at O'Cahan Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 O'Cahan Arms compare to other places in Fermanagh and Omagh?
85% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh hold the top rating of 5, and O'Cahan Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fermanagh and Omagh Council inspects O'Cahan Arms 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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