Lissan Cross Community Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Ulster
Lissan Cross Community Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 8 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: Clagan Road, Cookstown, BT80 9UD
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Lissan Cross Community Playgroup among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,133 | 89% | ← Lissan Cross Community Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 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 Lissan Cross Community 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 Lissan Cross Community Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCrory's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Wysebites Distributors/Transporters | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Balanced Life Ireland Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Lissan Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Lissan House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Lissan Go Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Churchtown Primary School School/college/university | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Lissan Parish Church Other catering premises | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Lissan Cross Community Playgroup
What is Lissan Cross Community Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Lissan Cross Community Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Lissan Cross Community 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lissan Cross Community Playgroup last inspected?
Lissan Cross Community Playgroup was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lissan Cross Community 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lissan Cross Community Playgroup compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and Lissan Cross Community Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Lissan Cross Community 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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