CLONDUFF PLAYGROUP (CARCULLION HOUSE)

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-12-01

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

CLONDUFF PLAYGROUP (CARCULLION HOUSE) is a school/college/university located at 25 Rostrevor Road, Carcullion, Hilltown, Down, BT34 5TU, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Newry, Mourne and Down oversees 1,706 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Newry, Mourne and Down is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
25 Rostrevor Road, Carcullion, Hilltown, Down
Postcode
BT34 5TU
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
752609

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of CLONDUFF PLAYGROUP (CARCULLION HOUSE)?

CLONDUFF PLAYGROUP (CARCULLION HOUSE) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Newry, Mourne and Down.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was CLONDUFF PLAYGROUP (CARCULLION HOUSE) last inspected?

CLONDUFF PLAYGROUP (CARCULLION HOUSE) was last inspected on 2025-12-01. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is CLONDUFF PLAYGROUP (CARCULLION HOUSE) located?

CLONDUFF PLAYGROUP (CARCULLION HOUSE) is located at 25 Rostrevor Road, Carcullion, Hilltown, Down , BT34 5TU, in the Newry, Mourne and Down local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT34 postcode area.