Blossom Sure Start food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Blossom Sure Start 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 21 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: 63a Park Road, Corcrain, Portadown, BT62 1DS
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Blossom Sure Start 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% | ← Blossom Sure Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blossom Sure Start 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 Blossom Sure Start, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B and M Retail Ltd Farmers/growers | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Lidl Portadown Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Costa Pastry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Herrons country fried chicken portadown Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Cookery Nook Home Bakery and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Apple Tree Farm Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Coffee Conjo Convenience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Blossom Sure Start
What is Blossom Sure Start's food hygiene rating?
Blossom Sure Start has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Blossom Sure Start 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 Blossom Sure Start last inspected?
Blossom Sure Start was last inspected on 21 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 Blossom Sure Start?
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 Blossom Sure Start 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 Blossom Sure Start is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Blossom Sure Start 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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