St Mary's Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ards and North Down
St Mary's Primary School 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
The rating dates from 9 December 2024, 19 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: 3 Church Grove, Kircubbin, Kircubbin, BT22 2SU
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts St Mary's Primary School 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% | ← St Mary's Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Mary's 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 St Mary's Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kircubbin Community Nursery School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Kubby Day Nursery Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Russell's Food and Drink Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| The Mermaid Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Lahore Chicken Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2025 |
| Sure Start Ards Other catering premises | 237 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mauds Peninsula Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Kircubbin Integrated Primary School School/college/university | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about St Mary's Primary School
What is St Mary's Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 9 December 2024.
Is St Mary's Primary School 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 Mary's Primary School last inspected?
St Mary's Primary School was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 St Mary's Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 St Mary's 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, and St Mary's Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects St Mary's 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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