Ladybirds Childcare Springhill food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ards and North Down
Ladybirds Childcare Springhill 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 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 357 Old Belfast Road, Bangor, BT19 1RB
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Ladybirds Childcare Springhill among the 949 places in Ards and North Down holding top marks, 82% 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 | 949 | 82% | ← Ladybirds Childcare Springhill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 118 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 Ladybirds Childcare Springhill 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 Ladybirds Childcare Springhill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Hall Other catering premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Clifton School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| BLK Kofi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Clandeboye Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Bangor West Nursery Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bright Sparks Preschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Bryansburn Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Ladybirds Childcare Springhill
What is Ladybirds Childcare Springhill's food hygiene rating?
Ladybirds Childcare Springhill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Ladybirds Childcare Springhill 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 Ladybirds Childcare Springhill last inspected?
Ladybirds Childcare Springhill was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ladybirds Childcare Springhill?
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 Ladybirds Childcare Springhill compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,155 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, and Ladybirds Childcare Springhill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Ladybirds Childcare Springhill 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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