Silver Birch Childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Ulster
Silver Birch Childcare 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 22 May 2025, 13 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: 4 Highfield Road, Town Parks Of Magherafelt, Magherafelt, BT45 5JD
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Silver Birch Childcare 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% | ← Silver Birch Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Silver Birch Childcare 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 Silver Birch Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Service Station Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| St Pius X High School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Magherafelt High School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Magherafelt Women's Group Ltd - Kidz Lodge After Schools Caring Premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Magherafelt Women's Group Ltd - Kidz Lodge Day Care Caring Premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Northern Regional College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Silver Birch Childcare
What is Silver Birch Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Silver Birch Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Silver Birch Childcare 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 Silver Birch Childcare last inspected?
Silver Birch Childcare was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Silver Birch Childcare?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Silver Birch Childcare 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 Silver Birch Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Silver Birch Childcare 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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