Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre 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
The rating dates from 27 September 2024, 21 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: 156 Garvaghy Road, Ballyoran, Portadown, BT62 1EZ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre among the 1,451 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 | 1,451 | 83% | ← Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 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 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 Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre 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 Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Mallon Family Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Ballyoran Primary School School/college/university | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Blossom Surestart Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Chip Wagon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Childminder Little Sprouts Daycare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Epworth Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Dungannon Road Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Corcrain Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre
What is Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 27 September 2024.
Is Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre 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 Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre last inspected?
Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre?
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 Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre 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 Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Ashgrove Playgroup - Ashgrove Community Centre 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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