Little Acorns Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Little Acorns Playgroup 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 5 December 2025, 7 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: 20 Derrymore Road, Derrymore, Gawleys Gate, BT67 0BW
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Little Acorns Playgroup 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 Acorns Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Acorns Playgroup 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 Acorns Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Lisieux House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
| The Gate Inn NI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Derryhirk Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2025 |
| Portmore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cranagh & Aghagallon Community Club Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| Aghagallon Preschool Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Riverdale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Little Acorns Playgroup
What is Little Acorns Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Little Acorns Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Little Acorns Playgroup 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 Acorns Playgroup last inspected?
Little Acorns Playgroup was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Acorns Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Acorns Playgroup 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 Acorns Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Little Acorns Playgroup 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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