Brownlee Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Brownlee 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 21 September 2015, more than 10 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.
Address: Wallace Avenue, Lisnagarvy, Lisburn, BT27 4AA
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Brownlee Primary School 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% | ← Brownlee Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brownlee 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 Brownlee Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownlee Preschool By little Rays Caring Premises | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Castle 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Fifteen Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Atlas Womens Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cafe Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Favourite Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2016 |
| Bridge Street Nutrition Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Brownlee Primary School
What is Brownlee Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Brownlee Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 21 September 2015.
Is Brownlee 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 Brownlee Primary School last inspected?
Brownlee Primary School was last inspected on 21 September 2015, more than 10 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 Brownlee Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Brownlee Primary School 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 Brownlee Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Brownlee 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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