Little People Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
Little People Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 May 2023, more than 3 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: 2 Ninemile Road, Tullyvallan, Newtownhamilton, BT35 0HN
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Little People Playgroup among the 1,411 places in Newry, Mourne and Down holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,411 | 89% | ← Little People Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 143 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 Little People 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 Little People Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtownhamilton High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| A29 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| Maggies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Tasty Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
| Park Butchers and Catering Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Swifty's Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Ani 1 Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2024 |
| Radius Housing Association -Tullyvallen Fold Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Little People Playgroup
What is Little People Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Little People Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 25 May 2023.
Is Little People 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little People Playgroup last inspected?
Little People Playgroup was last inspected on 25 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newry, Mourne and Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little People 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 Little People Playgroup compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,580 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, and Little People Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Little People 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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