Ballyvester Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ards and North Down
Ballyvester 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: 244 Killaughey Road, Ballyvester, Donaghadee, BT21 0NF
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Ballyvester 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% | ← Ballyvester 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ballyvester 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 Ballyvester Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Kids Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Flavour First Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Croagh Patrick Care Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Copelands Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Premier Convenience Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 November 2023 |
| Donaghadee Bowling Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Pinecroft (Bed and Breakfast) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Electus Healthcare Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Ballyvester Primary School
What is Ballyvester Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ballyvester Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Ballyvester 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 Ballyvester Primary School last inspected?
Ballyvester Primary School was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Ballyvester 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ballyvester 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 Ballyvester Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Ballyvester 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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