Madden Community Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Madden Community Preschool 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 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: Riverdale Park, Maddan, Armagh, BT60 3NH
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Madden Community Preschool among the 1,450 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,450 | 83% | ← Madden Community Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 Madden Community Preschool 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 Madden Community Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madden Community Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| St Joseph's Primary School School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Linwoods Ingredients Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Mace Madden Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Madden Community Preschool
What is Madden Community Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Madden Community Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Madden Community Preschool 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 Madden Community Preschool last inspected?
Madden Community Preschool was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Madden Community Preschool?
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 Madden Community Preschool compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and Madden Community Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Madden Community Preschool 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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