Willowbank Day Care Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid and East Antrim
Willowbank Day Care Nursery 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 14 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: 2 Willowbank Road, Larne, BT40 2SF
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Willowbank Day Care Nursery among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← Willowbank Day Care Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 Willowbank Day Care Nursery 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 Willowbank Day Care Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Ireland at Teva Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Asap Cargo Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Ink Pots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Spar Kilwaughter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Larne Adult Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Willowbank Day Care Nursery
What is Willowbank Day Care Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Willowbank Day Care Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Willowbank Day Care Nursery 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 Willowbank Day Care Nursery last inspected?
Willowbank Day Care Nursery was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Willowbank Day Care Nursery?
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 Willowbank Day Care Nursery compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Willowbank Day Care Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Willowbank Day Care Nursery 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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