Eglinton Community Preschool food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derry City and Strabane
Eglinton Community Preschool 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 9 September 2024, 22 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 Killylane Road, Muff, BT47 3DW
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Eglinton Community Preschool 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% | ← Eglinton Community Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Eglinton 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 Eglinton Community Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddi Kare Day Nursery Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Kids Cabin Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Green Cat Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Good Food Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Ryans Retail Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 July 2024 |
| Eleanors Home Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2026 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Sanctuary Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Eglinton Community Preschool
What is Eglinton Community Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Eglinton Community Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 9 September 2024.
Is Eglinton 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eglinton Community Preschool last inspected?
Eglinton Community Preschool was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 months 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 Eglinton Community Preschool?
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 Eglinton Community Preschool 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 Eglinton Community Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Eglinton 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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