St Patricks Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
St Patricks Academy 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 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 Ballinderry Road, Knockmore, Lisburn, BT28 1TJ
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts St Patricks Academy among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← St Patricks Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 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 St Patricks Academy 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 St Patricks Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslem hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cafe Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Fifteen Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Bob and Berts Lisburn Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Greens of Lisburn Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about St Patricks Academy
What is St Patricks Academy's food hygiene rating?
St Patricks Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 2 December 2024.
Is St Patricks Academy 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 St Patricks Academy last inspected?
St Patricks Academy was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Patricks Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Patricks Academy compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and St Patricks Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects St Patricks Academy 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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