Howard Nursery Unit food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Ulster
Howard Nursery Unit holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Howard Nursery Unit was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Main Road, Stangmore (Knox), Moygashel, BT71 7QR
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Howard Nursery Unit among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,133 | 89% | ← Howard Nursery Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 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 Howard Nursery Unit 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 Howard Nursery Unit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Grange Farm Shop Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Kids And Bibs Daycare Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Dungannon Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Eurospar Ranfurly Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Dungannon Swifts Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Integrated College Dungannon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Moy Park Ltd Retail Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
Questions about Howard Nursery Unit
What is Howard Nursery Unit's food hygiene rating?
Howard Nursery Unit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Howard Nursery Unit 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Howard Nursery Unit last inspected?
Howard Nursery Unit was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Howard Nursery Unit?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Howard Nursery Unit compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and Howard Nursery Unit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Howard Nursery Unit 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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