Rathfriland Pre School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Rathfriland Pre School is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 21 John Street, Rathfriland, Down, BT34 5QH, in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon oversees 1,883 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
21 John Street, Rathfriland, Down
Postcode
BT34 5QH
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
755188

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Rathfriland Pre School?

Rathfriland Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Rathfriland Pre School last inspected?

Rathfriland Pre School was last inspected on 2025-05-20. 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 Rathfriland Pre School located?

Rathfriland Pre School is located at 21 John Street, Rathfriland, Down , BT34 5QH, in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT34 postcode area.