Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Ulster
Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen 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 9 January 2025, 18 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 Culbane Road, Ballynease-Macpeake, Portglenone, BT44 8NZ
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen 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% | ← Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen 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 Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Brew Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Heaney Farmhouse Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Bannside Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Bethlehem Abbey Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| St. Marys Primary School & Nursery Unit School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Golden Hill Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Frydays Chip Shop Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Blend & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen
What is Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen 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 Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen last inspected?
Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen?
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 Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen 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 Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Ballynease Primary School Meals Kitchen 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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