BEECHVALE NURSING HOME

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

BEECHVALE NURSING HOME is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 35 Beechvale Road, Balloo, Killinchy, Down, BT23 6PH, in the Ards and North Down local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 February 2026, 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 5 — 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. Ards and North Down oversees 1,266 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ards and North 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
35 Beechvale Road, Balloo, Killinchy, Down
Postcode
BT23 6PH
Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
953130

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of BEECHVALE NURSING HOME?

BEECHVALE NURSING HOME has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Ards and North Down.

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 BEECHVALE NURSING HOME last inspected?

BEECHVALE NURSING HOME was last inspected on 2026-02-09. 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 BEECHVALE NURSING HOME located?

BEECHVALE NURSING HOME is located at 35 Beechvale Road, Balloo, Killinchy, Down , BT23 6PH, in the Ards and North Down local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT23 postcode area.