Strawberry Tree Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
Strawberry Tree Playgroup holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 October 2025, 8 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: 45a Sheeptown Road, Sheeptown, Newry, BT34 2LA
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Strawberry Tree Playgroup sits behind roughly 1,411 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ← Strawberry Tree Playgroup | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mourne Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Little Paws for Coffee Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Kidz Universe 2 School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Cairn Hill Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Ashgrove Nursery School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bluebell House Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Cairn Grove Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Anns Care Homes Ltd - Ashgrove Care Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Strawberry Tree Playgroup
What is Strawberry Tree Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Strawberry Tree Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Strawberry Tree Playgroup safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Strawberry Tree Playgroup last inspected?
Strawberry Tree Playgroup was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 8 months 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 Strawberry Tree Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Strawberry Tree 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, while Strawberry Tree Playgroup holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Strawberry Tree 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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