Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ards and North Down
Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-School 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: 1 St Malachy'S Way, Corporation, Bangor, BT20 4JF
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-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% | ← Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-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 Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-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 Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Cargo Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Cool Kids After School Club, Church Hall Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| A cake for all seasons Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Church Street Nutrition Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Colin's Hot Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Cafe Trax Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Coffee Cure at the Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-School
What is Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-School last inspected?
Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-School was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-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 Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-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 Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Bright Sparks Montessori Pre-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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