The Home Bakery Rathfriland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Home Bakery Rathfriland holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 October 2022, more than 3 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: 4 Church Square, Cross, Rathfriland, BT34 5PT
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Home Bakery Rathfriland 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% | ← The Home Bakery Rathfriland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Home Bakery Rathfriland 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 Home Bakery Rathfriland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twist and Wined in Jinxies Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| L's Catering Other catering premises | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Mourneview Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| Raymond Mc Cullough Manufacturers/packers | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Fred Mc Cauley Manufacturers/packers | 106 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Mace Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| Gordon's Chemist Retailers - other | 106 yards away | Exempt | |
| Herrons Country Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about The Home Bakery Rathfriland
What is The Home Bakery Rathfriland's food hygiene rating?
The Home Bakery Rathfriland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 4 October 2022.
Is The Home Bakery Rathfriland 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Home Bakery Rathfriland last inspected?
The Home Bakery Rathfriland was last inspected on 4 October 2022, more than 3 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 Home Bakery Rathfriland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Home Bakery Rathfriland 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 The Home Bakery Rathfriland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Home Bakery Rathfriland 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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