Appletrees Childcare food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Causeway Coast and Glens
Appletrees Childcare 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
This is a fresh result: Appletrees Childcare was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 39 Tirkeeran Road, Cuilbane, Garvagh, BT51 5AX
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Appletrees Childcare 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% | ← Appletrees Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Appletrees 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 Appletrees Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patricks Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Cafe Leon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bee Gees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Spar Garvagh Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 March 2026 |
| Garvagh Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Usshers Ice Cream Manufacturer Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Coffee Thyme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| The Pizza Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Appletrees Childcare
What is Appletrees Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Appletrees Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Appletrees 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Appletrees Childcare last inspected?
Appletrees Childcare was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Appletrees Childcare?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Appletrees Childcare 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 Appletrees Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Appletrees 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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