Muckamore Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Muckamore Pre-School 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 November 2025, 7 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: 4 Ballycraigy Road, Ballycraigy, Antrim, BT41 1PH
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Muckamore Pre-School among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% 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 | 849 | 87% | ← Muckamore Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Muckamore Pre-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 Muckamore Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim Baptist church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Ballycraigy Primary School Breakfast Club & Snacks School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Ballycraigy Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Clonlee Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Fruit of the Vine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Greystone Road Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| All About Us - ASD Teens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Alfies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Muckamore Pre-School
What is Muckamore Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Muckamore Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Muckamore Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Muckamore Pre-School last inspected?
Muckamore Pre-School was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Muckamore Pre-School?
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 Muckamore Pre-School compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Muckamore Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Muckamore Pre-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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