Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derry City and Strabane
Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 43 Derry Road, Town Parks, Strabane, BT82 8DX
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup 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 Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strabane Controlled Primary School & Nursery School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Strabane FoodHub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| The Thirsty Filly @ The Old Schoolhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Iona House Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| MKs Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Strabane & District Playclub Other catering premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Glenside Adult Training Centre Other catering premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
Questions about Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup
What is Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup last inspected?
Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup?
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 Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Strabane Controlled PS Playgroup 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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