Pebble Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Pebble Playgroup 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 7 September 2022, more than 3 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: 9 Orange Hall Lane, Lisburn, BT28 2UL
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Pebble Playgroup 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% | ← Pebble Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 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 94 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 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 Pebble Playgroup 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 Pebble Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Zulu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Ballymacash Sports Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2020 |
| Cunningham Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Eurospar Wallace Village Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Ballymacash Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Golden Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Pebble Playgroup
What is Pebble Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Pebble Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 7 September 2022.
Is Pebble Playgroup 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 Pebble Playgroup last inspected?
Pebble Playgroup was last inspected on 7 September 2022, more than 3 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 Pebble Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Pebble Playgroup compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 912 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Pebble Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Pebble Playgroup 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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