Apple Blossom Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Apple Blossom 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: Apple Blossom Playgroup was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Eglish Road, Eglish, Portadown, BT62 1NL
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Apple Blossom 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% | ← Apple Blossom 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 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 Apple Blossom 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 Apple Blossom Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eglish Primary School Dining Centre School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Tartaraghan Church of Ireland Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Rodina Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
| Annaghmore Cash Stores Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Barnhill Apple Juice Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Peatlands Playgroup Ltd Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| Orchard County Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Vallely's Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Apple Blossom Playgroup
What is Apple Blossom Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Apple Blossom Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Apple Blossom 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 Apple Blossom Playgroup last inspected?
Apple Blossom Playgroup was last inspected on 14 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 Apple Blossom Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Apple Blossom 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 Apple Blossom Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Apple Blossom 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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