Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup 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 13 January 2025, 18 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: Hazel Avenue, Dunmurry, Belfast, BT17 9QX
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup 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% | ← Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup 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 Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derriaghy CC FC Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Bardan Cottage Dunmurry Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Baxterstorey at Survitec Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| CC's Sweets and Treats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Becketts Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Christ the Redeemer Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup
What is Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup 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 Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup last inspected?
Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 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 Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup?
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 Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup 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 Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Seymour Hill Nursery & Playgroup 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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