Noahs Ark Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Noahs Ark 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: 47b Main Street, Tullyherron, Waringstown, BT66 7QH
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Noahs Ark 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% | ← Noahs Ark 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 Very 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 Noahs Ark 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 Noahs Ark Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewarts Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Banoge House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Harrison Nursery School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Childminder Happitots Daycare Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| D + G Corporate Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Freeburn's Family Butchers Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Holly House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Avondale Foods Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Noahs Ark Playgroup
What is Noahs Ark Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Noahs Ark Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Noahs Ark 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 Noahs Ark Playgroup last inspected?
Noahs Ark Playgroup was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 Noahs Ark Playgroup?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Noahs Ark 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 Noahs Ark Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Noahs Ark 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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