Dromore Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Dromore Nursery 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 10 November 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: 18 Banbridge Road, Balleny, Dromore, BT25 1NB
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Dromore Nursery 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% | ← Dromore Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dromore 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 Dromore Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervalu Dromore Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bella Bambinos After-School Caring Premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Banbridge Road Presbyterian Church Hall Other catering premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Carnbrooke Meats LTD Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| Dromore High School School/college/university | 198 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2024 |
| Jolly Jesters Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Barrel and Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Old Station Day Care Nursery Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Dromore Nursery
What is Dromore Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Dromore Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Dromore Nursery 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 Dromore Nursery last inspected?
Dromore Nursery was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 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 Dromore Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dromore Nursery 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 Dromore Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Dromore 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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