Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Ballycarrickmaddy 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 5 September 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
99% of rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lisburn and Castlereagh City ratings →
Address: 1a Killultagh Road, Derrykillultagh, Lisburn, BT28 2NX
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School among the 786 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 | 786 | 92% | ← Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 62 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 Ballycarrickmaddy 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 Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| RARE Grazing NI Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| J Robinson Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Centra - Ballinderry Service Station Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| White Mountain Spring Water Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Ballymacward Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| The Ballymac Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Magheragall Parish Church Other catering premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
Questions about Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School
What is Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Ballycarrickmaddy 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 Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School last inspected?
Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School was last inspected on 5 September 2024, more than 2 years 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 Ballycarrickmaddy 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 Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 857 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Ballycarrickmaddy 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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