Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup 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 April 2025, 15 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: 34a Ballygasey Road, Ballygasey, Loughgall, BT61 8HY
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup 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% | ← Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup 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 Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughgall Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| The Cope Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Orchard House Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Sloans Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| The Village Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup
What is Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup's food hygiene rating?
Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup 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 Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup last inspected?
Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 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 Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup 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 Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Loughgall Pre-School Playgoup 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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