The thatch at Ballydougan

The thatch at Ballydougan is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 171 Plantation Road, Bleary, Armagh, BT63 5NN, in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 May 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon oversees 1,893 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.