The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd 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 13 January 2026, 6 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: 10 Breagh Road, Breagh, Portadown, BT63 5LT
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd 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% | ← The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd 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 The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edenderry Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Game on Juice Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| First Steps Junior Academy and After School Facility Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Gordys II Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Golden Treasure Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Edenderry Day Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Carrickblacker Fold Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Bocombra Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
Questions about The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd
What is The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 13 January 2026.
Is The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd 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 The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd last inspected?
The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 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 The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd?
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 The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd 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 The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Ark Private Day Nursery Ltd 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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