Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14 Doagh Road, Ballyclare, Ballyclare, BT39 9BG
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road sits behind roughly 946 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ← Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road 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 Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyclare Primary/Secondary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Church and Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| St John's Church Hall Other catering premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Ballyclare Presbyterian Church Hall Other catering premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Queenscourt Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ollar Fold Lunch Club Other catering premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Ballyclare Nursery School School/college/university | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Johnny whites fish and chip shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road
What is Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road's food hygiene rating?
Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road last inspected?
Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, while Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road holds a 3. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Wilson's Spar, Doagh Road 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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