Malin’s wood children’s home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Malin’s wood children’s home 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 16 June 2025, 12 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: 91 Ballydonaghy Road, Dundrod, Crumlin, BT29 4ES
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Malin’s wood children’s home 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% | ← Malin’s wood children’s home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Malin’s wood children’s home 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 Malin’s wood children’s home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2024 |
| All American Diner Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
| Mckinney Primary School & Nursery School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Indi karri Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2025 |
| Straidhavern Primary School Meals School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2024 |
| Caldhame Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Caldhame House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Airport Road Service Station Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about Malin’s wood children’s home
What is Malin’s wood children’s home's food hygiene rating?
Malin’s wood children’s home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Malin’s wood children’s home 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 Malin’s wood children’s home last inspected?
Malin’s wood children’s home was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 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 Malin’s wood children’s home?
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 Malin’s wood children’s home 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 Malin’s wood children’s home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Malin’s wood children’s home 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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