Big Bite Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Big Bite Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 38 Downpatrick Street, Rathfriland, BT34 5DQ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Big Bite Takeaway 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% | ← Big Bite Takeaway | |
| 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 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 Big Bite Takeaway 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 Big Bite Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Rathfriland Manor Private Nursing Home LTD Caring Premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| The Homeland Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Herrons Country Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Golden Fortune Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Graham's Manufacturers/packers | 173 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 October 2025 |
| O' Reilly's Grocery Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 February 2025 |
| Vera & Ernie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Big Bite Takeaway
What is Big Bite Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Big Bite Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Big Bite Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Bite Takeaway last inspected?
Big Bite Takeaway was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 Big Bite Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Bite Takeaway 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 Big Bite Takeaway holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Big Bite Takeaway 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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