Eden Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid and East Antrim
Eden 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: 46 Moorfields Road, Ballymarlagh, Ballymena, BT42 3BT
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Eden Playgroup among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← Eden Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 Eden 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 Eden Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| George Sloan Adult Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Candy Corner Mace Ballykeel Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Grafters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Ballykeel (Surestart) Creche Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Ballykeel 2000 Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Ballykeel Primary School & Nursery Unit School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Ballymena and Little Steps Surestart Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
Questions about Eden Playgroup
What is Eden Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Eden Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Eden 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 Eden Playgroup last inspected?
Eden Playgroup was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eden 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 Eden Playgroup compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Eden Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Eden 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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