The Grove Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Grove Nursery 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: 23a Ballynahone Avenue, Ballynahone More, Armagh, BT60 1EE
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Grove Nursery School 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% | ← The Grove Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Grove Nursery 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 The Grove Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearby Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Mr Gee Coffee 2 Other catering premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Oaklands Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Hamilton Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Dailybake Manufacturing Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| County Armagh Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Parkland Restaurant and Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Karakachana Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about The Grove Nursery School
What is The Grove Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
The Grove Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 5 November 2025.
Is The Grove Nursery 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 The Grove Nursery School last inspected?
The Grove Nursery School was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 The Grove Nursery School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grove Nursery School 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 The Grove Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Grove Nursery 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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