Ballyclare Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Ballyclare Nursery School 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: 64-66 Doagh Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9BG
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Ballyclare Nursery School among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% 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 | 849 | 87% | ← Ballyclare Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Ballyclare Nursery School 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 Ballyclare Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie's Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Ballyclare Presbyterian Church Hall Other catering premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Ballyclare Primary/Secondary School School/college/university | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Church and Hall Other catering premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| St John's Church Hall Other catering premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Nearby Wilson's and The Treat Bar Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Queenscourt Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ollar Fold Lunch Club Other catering premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about Ballyclare Nursery School
What is Ballyclare Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Ballyclare Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Ballyclare Nursery School 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 Ballyclare Nursery School last inspected?
Ballyclare Nursery School was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ballyclare Nursery School?
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 Ballyclare Nursery School compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Ballyclare Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Ballyclare Nursery School 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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