Buttonmoon Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Buttonmoon Pre-School 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 May 2025, 14 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: 24 Madden Road, Ballymore, Craigavon, BT62 2DG
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Buttonmoon Pre-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% | ← Buttonmoon Pre-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 Buttonmoon Pre-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 Buttonmoon Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandragee Nursery School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| OK Afie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Tandragee Kebabs and Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 355 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2025 |
| Garden Fresh Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2024 |
| Wilkinsons Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 376 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Herron's Country Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Spar Tandragee Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Golden City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Buttonmoon Pre-School
What is Buttonmoon Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Buttonmoon Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Buttonmoon Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buttonmoon Pre-School last inspected?
Buttonmoon Pre-School was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Buttonmoon Pre-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 Buttonmoon Pre-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 Buttonmoon Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Buttonmoon Pre-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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