Childminder Happitots Daycare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Childminder Happitots Daycare 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 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5 Regency Avenue, Ballymacateer, Craigavon, BT66 7TY
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Childminder Happitots Daycare 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% | ← Childminder Happitots Daycare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Childminder Happitots Daycare 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 Childminder Happitots Daycare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| D + G Corporate Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| D Town Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Golden Phoenix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Gracehall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2022 |
| Lurgan Free Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Little Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Kings Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Childminder Happitots Daycare
What is Childminder Happitots Daycare's food hygiene rating?
Childminder Happitots Daycare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Childminder Happitots Daycare 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 Childminder Happitots Daycare last inspected?
Childminder Happitots Daycare was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 Childminder Happitots Daycare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Childminder Happitots Daycare 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 Childminder Happitots Daycare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Childminder Happitots Daycare 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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