Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD 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: Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD was inspected on 24 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newry, Mourne and Down ratings →
Address: 14a Newry Road, Belleek, Belleek, BT35 7PE
How this rating has changed
Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD was re-inspected on 24 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD among the 1,413 places in Newry, Mourne and Down 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 | 1,413 | 89% | ← Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 141 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 Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD 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 Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleek Country House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| St Brigid's Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Lislea Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| St Malachy's Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Camocha Fiships Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Yellow Heifer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Toals Bar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD
What is Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD's food hygiene rating?
Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 24 July 2026.
Is Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD 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 Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD last inspected?
Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD was last inspected on 24 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newry, Mourne and Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD?
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 Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,589 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, and Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Little Explorers Daycare & Afterschool LTD 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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