Killinchy Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ards and North Down
Killinchy Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 February 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: Main Street, Killinchy, Killinchy, BT23 6PN
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Killinchy Primary School sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ← Killinchy Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Killinchy Primary School 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 Killinchy Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Livingston Centre at Killinchy Parish Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Beechvale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Conservatory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Balloo House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2025 |
| McCanns Spar Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2025 |
| Centra Killinchy Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2025 |
| Killinchy Meats Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Killinchy Primary School
What is Killinchy Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Killinchy Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Killinchy Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Killinchy Primary School last inspected?
Killinchy Primary School was last inspected on 3 February 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 Killinchy Primary School?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Killinchy Primary School 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, while Killinchy Primary School holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Killinchy Primary School 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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