St Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derry City and Strabane
St Patrick's PS & 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
This is a fresh result: St Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 73 Castlefin Road, Freughlough, Castlederg, BT81 7EE
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts St Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit 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% | ← St Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Patrick's PS & 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 Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taggart's Store (Costcutter) Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 July 2025 |
| Castlederg Childcare Services Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Scholars Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Edwards Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Kidz Play Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Naiscoil Na Deirge Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Forge Takeaway LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Flame by the Forge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about St Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit
What is St Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit's food hygiene rating?
St Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 8 June 2026.
Is St Patrick's PS & 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 Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit last inspected?
St Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit 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 St Patrick's PS & 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 Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit 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 St Patrick's PS & Nursery Unit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects St Patrick's PS & 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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