Little Villagers Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Little Villagers Playgroup 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: Little Villagers Playgroup was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Springhill Road, Ballylane, BT60 2LF
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Little Villagers Playgroup 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% | ← Little Villagers Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Villagers Playgroup 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 Little Villagers Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Primary School (Tullyherron School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| St Malachy's Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Mohans Candy Floss Kiosk Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Whitecross Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 June 2024 |
| Mountnorris Central Kitchen School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Port Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Whitecross Filling Station (Costcotter) Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Clady GFC Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
Questions about Little Villagers Playgroup
What is Little Villagers Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Little Villagers Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Little Villagers Playgroup 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 Little Villagers Playgroup last inspected?
Little Villagers Playgroup was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Little Villagers Playgroup?
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 Little Villagers Playgroup 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 Little Villagers Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Little Villagers Playgroup 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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