Down Royal Day Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Down Royal Day Care 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
This is a fresh result: Down Royal Day Care was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 18 Cockhill Road, Maze, Lisburn, BT27 5RS
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Down Royal Day Care 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% | ← Down Royal Day Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Down Royal Day Care 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 Down Royal Day Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Event Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Gowdys of Down Royal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Mount Charles Group Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| Brookfield School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Brookfield Special School (Dining Centre) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Meadow Bridge Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Sleepy Hollow Group Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
Questions about Down Royal Day Care
What is Down Royal Day Care's food hygiene rating?
Down Royal Day Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Down Royal Day Care 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 Down Royal Day Care last inspected?
Down Royal Day Care was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Down Royal Day Care?
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 Down Royal Day Care 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 Down Royal Day Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Down Royal Day Care 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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