The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 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: 160 Lurgan Road, Coolsallagh, Dromore, BT25 1HL
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) among the 1,451 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,451 | 83% | ← The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) 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 The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monree Farm Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Cherry Trees & Honey Bees Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Mulgrew Haulage Limited Distributors/Transporters | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Donaghcloney Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bellabambinos Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Lil’ Treats by Dylan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Donaghcloney Parish Freezer Ministry Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Nisa - Donaghcloney Service Station Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool)
What is The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool)'s food hygiene rating?
The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 10 December 2024.
Is The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) last inspected?
The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Old Station Nursery (Afterschool) 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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