Castle Gardens Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ards and North Down
Castle Gardens Preschool 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: Castle Gardens Preschool was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 69 Bowtown Road, Gregstown, Newtownards, BT23 8SH
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Castle Gardens Preschool 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% | ← Castle Gardens Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Castle Gardens Preschool 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 Castle Gardens Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Gardens Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Cloud 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Movilla playgroup and nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Movilla House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Movilla High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Happy Town Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Newtownards Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Kindergarten Kids Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Castle Gardens Preschool
What is Castle Gardens Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Castle Gardens Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Castle Gardens Preschool 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 Castle Gardens Preschool last inspected?
Castle Gardens Preschool was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Castle Gardens Preschool?
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 Castle Gardens Preschool 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 Castle Gardens Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Castle Gardens Preschool 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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