Bluebell childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Ulster
Bluebell childcare 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 September 2025, 10 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: 85 Main Street, Benburb, BT71 7LG
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Bluebell childcare among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,133 | 89% | ← Bluebell childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 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 Bluebell childcare 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 Bluebell childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAnallens of Benburb Spar Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bottle of Benburb Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Benburb Priory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Mor Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Benburb Community Playgroup School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Chestnut Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Moocha Kombucha Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about Bluebell childcare
What is Bluebell childcare's food hygiene rating?
Bluebell childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Bluebell childcare 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 Bluebell childcare last inspected?
Bluebell childcare was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bluebell childcare?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bluebell childcare compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and Bluebell childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Bluebell childcare 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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