St Joseph's Nursery Unit food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Antrim and Newtownabbey
St Joseph's Nursery Unit 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: 15 Glenavy Road, Ballytromery, Crumlin, BT29 4LA
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts St Joseph's Nursery Unit among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% 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 | 849 | 87% | ← St Joseph's Nursery Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 St Joseph's Nursery Unit 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 St Joseph's Nursery Unit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coiste Ghaeloideachas Chromghlinne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Crumlin Integrated College Meals School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Gaelscoil Ghleann Darach School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Naiscoil Ghleann Darach School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| St Josephs Primary School Meals School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Oaktree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Crumlin Evangelical Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| St. Johns Church Of Ireland Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about St Joseph's Nursery Unit
What is St Joseph's Nursery Unit's food hygiene rating?
St Joseph's Nursery Unit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 6 November 2024.
Is St Joseph's Nursery Unit 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 St Joseph's Nursery Unit last inspected?
St Joseph's Nursery Unit was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Joseph's Nursery Unit?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Joseph's Nursery Unit compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and St Joseph's Nursery Unit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects St Joseph's Nursery Unit 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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