Rumbles Hot Food Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Rumbles Hot Food Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 2 Market Street, Ballymore, Tandragee, BT62 2BW
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Rumbles Hot Food Bar 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% | ← Rumbles Hot Food Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rumbles Hot Food Bar 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 Rumbles Hot Food Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymore Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Golden City Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Partridge Chemist Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| The Hidden Gem Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Herron's Country Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Garden Fresh Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2024 |
| Wilkinsons Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Fin&Fred’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Rumbles Hot Food Bar
What is Rumbles Hot Food Bar's food hygiene rating?
Rumbles Hot Food Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Rumbles Hot Food Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rumbles Hot Food Bar last inspected?
Rumbles Hot Food Bar was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Rumbles Hot Food Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rumbles Hot Food Bar 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 Rumbles Hot Food Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Rumbles Hot Food Bar 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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