Attical Pre-School Play Group food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
Attical Pre-School Play Group 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: 140 Tullyframe Road, Ballymageogh, Kilkeel, BT34 4RZ
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Attical Pre-School Play Group 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% | ← Attical Pre-School Play Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Attical Pre-School Play Group 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 Attical Pre-School Play Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attical GAC Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Grant Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Holy Cross Primary School Dining Centre School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Mourne Country House Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Leitrim Hill Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Coffee Shop Mourne Grange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Lodge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Dunnaman Food Store Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Attical Pre-School Play Group
What is Attical Pre-School Play Group's food hygiene rating?
Attical Pre-School Play Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Attical Pre-School Play Group 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 Attical Pre-School Play Group last inspected?
Attical Pre-School Play Group was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Attical Pre-School Play Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Attical Pre-School Play Group 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 Attical Pre-School Play Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Attical Pre-School Play Group 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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