Little Friends Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Fermanagh and Omagh
Little Friends 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 8 October 2025, 9 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: Strathroy Community Centre, 1c Meelmore Drive, Omagh, BT79 7XE
How it compares in Fermanagh and Omagh
That puts Little Friends Playgroup among the 1,118 places in Fermanagh and Omagh holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,118 | 85% | ← Little Friends Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 52 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 124 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 Little Friends 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 Little Friends Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mace - Dolans Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Christ The King Nursery Unit School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Christ The King PS Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Hope Central Elim Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2019 |
| Mollie's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| GK House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Ice Off-Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Last Sure Start School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Little Friends Playgroup
What is Little Friends Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Little Friends Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fermanagh and Omagh Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Little Friends 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 Little Friends Playgroup last inspected?
Little Friends Playgroup was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fermanagh and Omagh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Friends 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 Little Friends Playgroup compare to other places in Fermanagh and Omagh?
85% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh hold the top rating of 5, and Little Friends Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fermanagh and Omagh Council inspects Little Friends 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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