Maghaberry Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Maghaberry Primary 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 27 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 17a Maghaberry Road, Moira, Moira
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Maghaberry Primary School among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← Maghaberry Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Maghaberry Primary 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 Maghaberry Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Munchkins Kids Club Caring Premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Drink Store (Maghaberry) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| Eurospar Maghaberry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Maghaberry Pharmacy Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Memory Makers Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Shed Farmshop & Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Trummery Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Fine Wines Moira Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2018 |
Questions about Maghaberry Primary School
What is Maghaberry Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Maghaberry Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Maghaberry Primary 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 Maghaberry Primary School last inspected?
Maghaberry Primary School was last inspected on 27 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Maghaberry Primary School?
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 Maghaberry Primary School compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Maghaberry Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Maghaberry Primary 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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