Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool 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 15 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: Legateriff Road, Legaterriff Road, Lisburn, BT28 2EY
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool 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% | ← Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool 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 Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centra - Ballinderry Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| J Robinson Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Kilcreeny Lodge Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| Ballymacrickett Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| RARE Grazing NI Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Lower Ballinderry Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Play For All Ballinderry Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ballance House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2015 |
Questions about Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool
What is Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool 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 Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool last inspected?
Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 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 Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool?
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 Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool 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 Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Sunshine Playgroup & Preschool 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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