Drumspittal House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Drumspittal House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 7 October 2024, 21 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: 9 Ballynagolan Road, Aghavilly, Milford, BT60 3PW
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Drumspittal House 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% | ← Drumspittal House | |
| 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 Very 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 Drumspittal House 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 Drumspittal House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Stove Food Co. / Seven Loaves Sourdough Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| St Joseph's Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Madden Community Centre Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| Madden Community Preschool Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Linwoods Ingredients Manufacturers/packers | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Mace Madden Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Lisnadill Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Lisnadill School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Drumspittal House
What is Drumspittal House's food hygiene rating?
Drumspittal House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Drumspittal House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Drumspittal House last inspected?
Drumspittal House was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 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 Drumspittal House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Drumspittal House 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 Drumspittal House holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Drumspittal House 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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