Paddington Lodge (Day Nursery) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Paddington Lodge (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
This is a fresh result: Paddington Lodge (Day Nursery) was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 57 Hillsborough Road, Mealough, Carryduff, BT8 8HS
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Paddington Lodge (Day 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% | ← Paddington Lodge (Day 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 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 Paddington Lodge (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 Paddington Lodge (Day Nursery), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curran's Vivo Carryduff Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Carryduff Pharmacy Retailers - other | 328 yards away | Exempt | |
| Eight South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Betty's Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Wineseller Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2016 |
| Woodlawn Garden Centre/Maple Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Hollygate Lodge Private Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Carryduff Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Paddington Lodge (Day Nursery)
What is Paddington Lodge (Day Nursery)'s food hygiene rating?
Paddington Lodge (Day Nursery) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Paddington Lodge (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 Paddington Lodge (Day Nursery) last inspected?
Paddington Lodge (Day Nursery) was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Paddington Lodge (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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paddington Lodge (Day 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 Paddington Lodge (Day Nursery) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Paddington Lodge (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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