Madigan Court Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Belfast City
Madigan Court Spar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 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: 739-741 Antrim Road, BT15 4EL
How it compares in Belfast City
In Belfast City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Madigan Court Spar sits behind roughly 2,117 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ← Madigan Court Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Madigan Court Spar 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 Madigan Court Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Madigan Prep School & Day Nursery School/college/university | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| BREW by the Cave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Belfast City Mission Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Blessed Trinity College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Banto Pinoy Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Bluebell Bakery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Ben Madigan Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Airtastic Entertainment Centre Newtownabbey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Madigan Court Spar
What is Madigan Court Spar's food hygiene rating?
Madigan Court Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Belfast City Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Madigan Court Spar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Madigan Court Spar last inspected?
Madigan Court Spar was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Belfast City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Madigan Court Spar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Madigan Court Spar compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,919 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, while Madigan Court Spar holds a 4. 502 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Madigan Court Spar 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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