Ballymacward Pre-School Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Ballymacward Pre-School 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: 22 Rock Road, Ballymacward Upper, Lisburn, BT28 3SU
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Ballymacward Pre-School 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% | ← Ballymacward Pre-School 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 Ballymacward Pre-School 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 Ballymacward Pre-School Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymacward Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2018 |
| The Ballymac Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Mckinney Primary School & Nursery School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| The Wylies Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Centra White Mountain Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| RARE Grazing NI Manufacturers/packers | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Play for All @ Ballycarrickmaddy Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
Questions about Ballymacward Pre-School Playgroup
What is Ballymacward Pre-School Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Ballymacward Pre-School Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Ballymacward Pre-School 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 Ballymacward Pre-School Playgroup last inspected?
Ballymacward Pre-School Playgroup was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Ballymacward Pre-School 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 Ballymacward Pre-School 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 Ballymacward Pre-School Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Ballymacward Pre-School 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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