Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups 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 November 2023, more than 2 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: Ballyrobin Road Antrim, Antrim, BT41 4TF
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% 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 | 849 | 87% | ← Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups 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 Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killead Presbyterian Church, Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ballyrobin Country Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 February 2026 |
| Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Aldergrove House Of Prayer Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups
What is Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups's food hygiene rating?
Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 8 November 2023.
Is Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups 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 Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups last inspected?
Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups was last inspected on 8 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups?
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 Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Stay'n'Play Toddler Groups 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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