Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ards and North Down
Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: Silverbirch Road, Ballymagee, Bangor, BT19 6EU
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup among the 949 places in Ards and North Down holding top marks, 82% 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 | 949 | 82% | ← Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 118 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 Ballycrochan Presby Church 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 Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Cabbage Patch 2 Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Cranley Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ballymagee Primary School & Nursery Unit School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Centra Windmill Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bangor Grammar School Canteen (Bee Gees) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Batch Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bramblewood Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup
What is Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Ballycrochan Presby Church 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup last inspected?
Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup?
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 Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,155 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, and Ballycrochan Presby Church Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Ballycrochan Presby Church 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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