The Pheasant Lodge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Pheasant Lodge 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 26 September 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: 34-36 Mill Street, Loughans, Gilford, BT63 6HQ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pheasant Lodge 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% | ← The Pheasant Lodge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Pheasant Lodge 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 The Pheasant Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake My Day with Anna Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| The Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
| Mr Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 January 2025 |
| Parkes Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Changing Lives NI Food Hub Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Superstars Daycare & Afterschool Ltd Caring Premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Dunbarton Bowling Club Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
| McInerneys Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
Questions about The Pheasant Lodge
What is The Pheasant Lodge's food hygiene rating?
The Pheasant Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 26 September 2023.
Is The Pheasant Lodge 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 The Pheasant Lodge last inspected?
The Pheasant Lodge was last inspected on 26 September 2023, 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 The Pheasant Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pheasant Lodge 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 The Pheasant Lodge holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Pheasant Lodge 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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