Connollys Spar and Off Sales food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Mid and East Antrim
Connollys Spar and Off Sales holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 28 March 2025, 15 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: 5 Dunclug Neighbourhood Centre, Dunclug, Ballymena, BT43 6SA
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
In Mid and East Antrim, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Connollys Spar and Off Sales sits behind roughly 936 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 936 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ← Connollys Spar and Off Sales | |
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Connollys Spar and Off Sales 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 Connollys Spar and Off Sales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunclug Nursery School Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Dunclug College School/college/university | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Dunclug Primary School School/college/university | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Charbella Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Ballymena Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Ballymena Eotas Project School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Eurospar Doury Road Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Connollys Spar and Off Sales
What is Connollys Spar and Off Sales's food hygiene rating?
Connollys Spar and Off Sales has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 28 March 2025.
Is Connollys Spar and Off Sales 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Connollys Spar and Off Sales last inspected?
Connollys Spar and Off Sales was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Connollys Spar and Off Sales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Connollys Spar and Off Sales compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, while Connollys Spar and Off Sales holds a 4. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Connollys Spar and Off Sales 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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