Robins Nest Private Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Robins Nest Private Day Nursery 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: 56 Banbridge Road, Knocknashane, Lurgan, BT66 7HG
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Robins Nest Private Day Nursery among the 1,451 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,451 | 83% | ← Robins Nest Private Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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 Robins Nest Private Day Nursery 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 Robins Nest Private Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot and Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Kidz Patch Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Cafe Incredable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Harrison Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Kings Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bodyfit Fitness Club Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Dougies Fruit and Veg Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Robins Nest Private Day Nursery
What is Robins Nest Private Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Robins Nest Private Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Robins Nest Private Day Nursery 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 Robins Nest Private Day Nursery last inspected?
Robins Nest Private Day Nursery was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Robins Nest Private Day Nursery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Robins Nest Private Day Nursery compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and Robins Nest Private Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Robins Nest Private Day Nursery 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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