Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Ballybeen Women's Centre 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 28 February 2023, 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: Craigleith Drive Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 2QP
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Ballybeen Women's Centre 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% | ← Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ballybeen Women's Centre 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 Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian season Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| My Grocery limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| SPAR Ballybeen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| The Enler Complex Other catering premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Aaron House Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Beeps - Brookies Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Brooklands Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Longstone School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup
What is Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 28 February 2023.
Is Ballybeen Women's Centre 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 Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup last inspected?
Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup was last inspected on 28 February 2023, 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 Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup?
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 Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup 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 Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Ballybeen Women's Centre 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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