Mulberry Bush Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Mulberry Bush 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 10 October 2025, 9 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: 256 Carnmoney Road, Ballyduff, Newtownabbey, BT36 6JZ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Mulberry Bush Playgroup 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% | ← Mulberry Bush Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Mulberry Bush 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 Mulberry Bush Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnmoney Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Carnmoney Primary School Meals School/college/university | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Ashers Carnmoney Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Carnmoney Day Nursery Caring Premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Day Today Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Earlview Primary and Nursery - Breakfast and Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Earlview Primary School and Nursery - Nursery Dining Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Earlview Primary School and Nursery- School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Mulberry Bush Playgroup
What is Mulberry Bush Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Mulberry Bush Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Mulberry Bush 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 Mulberry Bush Playgroup last inspected?
Mulberry Bush Playgroup was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 Mulberry Bush Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mulberry Bush Playgroup 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 Mulberry Bush Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Mulberry Bush 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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