Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Causeway Coast and Glens
Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group 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 24 September 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: 32 Mullaghinch Road, Cullycapple, Coleraine, BT51 4AP
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group 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 Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culcrow Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
| Brown Trout Golf And Country Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Gortin Glen Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2016 |
| Crowfield House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2017 |
| Culcrow Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
| Eden Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Gorran Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group
What is Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group's food hygiene rating?
Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group 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 Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group last inspected?
Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Aghadowey Pre-school Play Group 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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