Appletree Day Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newry, Mourne and Down
Appletree Day Nursery 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 4 April 2025, 15 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: 12 Shinn Road, Shinn, Newry, BT34 1PF
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Appletree Day Nursery 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% | ← Appletree Day Nursery | |
| 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 Appletree Day Nursery 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 Appletree Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnavall Farm Meats Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| Saval G.A.C. Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Orchard Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Kiddie Clan Daycare & Afterschool School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Colman's Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Strawberry Tree Playgroup School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 October 2025 |
| Sheepbridge Inn/Bridge Bowling/Cheeky MO Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| The Oaktree Restaurant @ Mayobridge Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Appletree Day Nursery
What is Appletree Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Appletree Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 4 April 2025.
Is Appletree Day Nursery 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 Appletree Day Nursery last inspected?
Appletree Day Nursery was last inspected on 4 April 2025, 15 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 Appletree Day Nursery?
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 Appletree Day Nursery 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 Appletree Day Nursery holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Appletree Day Nursery 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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