Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ards and North Down
Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre 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 10 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 2 Hawe Road, Bangor, BT19 6NB
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre 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% | ← Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre 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 Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage Patch 2 Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bangor Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Ballymagee Primary School & Nursery Unit School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Centra Windmill Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Cranley Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ballyholme Presby Church Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre
What is Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre's food hygiene rating?
Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 10 February 2025.
Is Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre 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 Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre last inspected?
Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 months 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 Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre 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 Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Groomsport Playgroup & Childcare Centre 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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