Portglenone Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid and East Antrim
Portglenone Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 May 2025, 13 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: 10 Cullybackey Road, Garvaghy, Portglenone, BT44 8AF
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Portglenone Primary School 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% | ← Portglenone Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Portglenone Primary 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 Portglenone Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Abbey Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| St. Marys Primary School & Nursery Unit School/college/university | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Clear Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Townhill Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| New Villa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Portglenone Church of Ireland Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| First P'one Presbyterian Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| O'Connells Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Portglenone Primary School
What is Portglenone Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Portglenone Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 27 May 2025.
Is Portglenone Primary 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Portglenone Primary School last inspected?
Portglenone Primary School was last inspected on 27 May 2025, 13 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 Portglenone Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Portglenone Primary School 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 Portglenone Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Portglenone Primary 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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