Dromara Pre-school & Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Dromara 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 9 November 2016, more than 9 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: 36 Hillsborough Road, Begny, Dromara, BT25 2BL
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Dromara 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% | ← Dromara 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 Dromara 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 Dromara Pre-school & Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dromara Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Sleepy Hollow Group Caring Premises | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dromara Community Group Other catering premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Your Local Boots Pharmacy Retailers - other | 108 yards away | Exempt | |
| Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Fehmis kebab and pizza house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Kerbside kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Village Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Dromara Pre-school & Playgroup
What is Dromara Pre-school & Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Dromara Pre-school & Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 9 November 2016.
Is Dromara 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 Dromara Pre-school & Playgroup last inspected?
Dromara Pre-school & Playgroup was last inspected on 9 November 2016, more than 9 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 Dromara 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 Dromara 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 Dromara Pre-school & Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Dromara 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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