St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands 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 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 111 Queensway, Lambeg North, Dunmurry, BT27 4QS
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands 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% | ← St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands 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 St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belsize Court -Radius Housing Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2018 |
| Brewboss Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Applegreen M1 Northbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands
What is St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands's food hygiene rating?
St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 11 November 2024.
Is St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands 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 St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands last inspected?
St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months 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 St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands 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 St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects St Colmans Afterschool by Helping Hands 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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