Little Forest food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Little Forest 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 29 January 2025, 17 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: 2 The Little Forest, Killycomain, Portadown, BT63 5DX
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Little Forest among the 1,451 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,451 | 83% | ← Little Forest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 Little Forest 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 Forest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game on Juice Ltd Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Edenderry Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Golden Treasure Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Gordys II Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Edenderry Day Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Hollypark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Carrickblacker Fold Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| First Steps Junior Academy and After School Facility Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Forest
What is Little Forest's food hygiene rating?
Little Forest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Little Forest 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 Little Forest last inspected?
Little Forest was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Forest?
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 Little Forest compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and Little Forest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Little Forest 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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