Orange Pips Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Belfast City
Orange Pips Playgroup 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 2024, 22 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: Orangefield Presbyterian Church, 464 Castlereagh Road, BT5 6BH
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Orange Pips Playgroup among the 2,117 places in Belfast City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,117 | 73% | ← Orange Pips Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 Orange Pips Playgroup 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 Orange Pips Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| A McCord Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Belfast Society Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Assemble Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Belfast Society Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Orange Pips Playgroup
What is Orange Pips Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Orange Pips Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Orange Pips Playgroup 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 Orange Pips Playgroup last inspected?
Orange Pips Playgroup was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Belfast City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orange Pips Playgroup?
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 Orange Pips Playgroup compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,920 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, and Orange Pips Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Orange Pips Playgroup 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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