Regent House Preschool Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ards and North Down
Regent House Preschool 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 8 January 2025, 18 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: Circular Road, Newtownards, BT23 4QA
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Regent House Preschool Playgroup 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% | ← Regent House Preschool Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Regent House Preschool 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 Regent House Preschool Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ards Training & Resource Centre Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Capparelli Cooks Manufacturers/packers | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Hara at Home Other catering premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Indie Füde - Full Metal Jackets Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Indie Füde - Grilled Cheese Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Ards Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Cars & Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Muriel’s Traditional Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Regent House Preschool Playgroup
What is Regent House Preschool Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Regent House Preschool Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Regent House Preschool 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 Regent House Preschool Playgroup last inspected?
Regent House Preschool Playgroup was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Regent House Preschool 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 Regent House Preschool Playgroup 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 Regent House Preschool Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Regent House Preschool 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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