Desart Lodge Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Desart 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
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: 101 Cathedral Road, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 8AE
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Desart Lodge 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% | ← Desart Lodge 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 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 Desart 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 Desart Lodge Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Group Apple Mews Bungalows Caring Premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Mount St Catherines Primary School Meals School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Eamon Connolly (Shambles) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Mulberry Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Little Buds Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Poundland Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Decky's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Desart Lodge Day Nursery
What is Desart Lodge Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Desart Lodge Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Desart 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 Desart Lodge Day Nursery last inspected?
Desart Lodge Day Nursery was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Desart Lodge Day Nursery?
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 Desart Lodge 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 Desart Lodge Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Desart 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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