The Learning Tree Pre-school food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
The Learning Tree Pre-school holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 October 2021, more than 4 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: Hertford Crescent, Knockmore, Lisburn, BT28 1SA
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts The Learning Tree Pre-school among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← The Learning Tree Pre-school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 The Learning Tree Pre-school 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 Learning Tree Pre-school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Eurospar Moira Road Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cafe15 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Happy Days Lisburn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Evans Farm Shop Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Baked Potato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| DD Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Cozy corner cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Learning Tree Pre-school
What is The Learning Tree Pre-school's food hygiene rating?
The Learning Tree Pre-school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 12 October 2021.
Is The Learning Tree Pre-school 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Learning Tree Pre-school last inspected?
The Learning Tree Pre-school was last inspected on 12 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Learning Tree Pre-school?
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 The Learning Tree Pre-school compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and The Learning Tree Pre-school is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects The Learning Tree Pre-school 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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