Play Days Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Play Days 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 10 April 2026, 3 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: 38 Old Saintfield Road, Ballydollaghan, Carryduff, BT8 8EY
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Play Days Nursery 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% | ← Play Days Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Play Days 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 Play Days Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electus Healthcare (SAINTFIELD) Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| H & J Carnduff The Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Beechill Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Play Days Nursery
What is Play Days Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Play Days Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 10 April 2026.
Is Play Days 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 Play Days Nursery last inspected?
Play Days Nursery was last inspected on 10 April 2026, 3 months 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 Play Days 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 Play Days Nursery 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 Play Days Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Play Days 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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