Little Rays Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid and East Antrim
Little Rays 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 10 February 2025, 17 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: 83a Galgorm Road, Brocklamont, Ballymena, BT42 1AA
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Little Rays Day Nursery among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← Little Rays Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 Little Rays 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 Little Rays Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgorm Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Ballymena Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Ballymena Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Frews News Vivo Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Digsy's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Gatto's Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Chloe’s Cafe and Deli Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Little Rays Day Nursery
What is Little Rays Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Rays Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 10 February 2025.
Is Little Rays 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 Little Rays Day Nursery last inspected?
Little Rays Day Nursery was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Rays Day Nursery?
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 Little Rays Day Nursery compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Little Rays Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Little Rays 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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