SPAR Galgorm Rd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
SPAR Galgorm Rd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 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: 284 Galgorm Road, Gloonan, Ballymena, BT42 1HY
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts SPAR Galgorm Rd among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 936 | 93% | ← SPAR Galgorm Rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 SPAR Galgorm Rd 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 SPAR Galgorm Rd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Gloonan House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Ladybirds Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Aaron Stewart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Dayfresh Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Schoolhouse Gym Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Ahoghill Community Playgroup Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about SPAR Galgorm Rd
What is SPAR Galgorm Rd's food hygiene rating?
SPAR Galgorm Rd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 31 March 2025.
Is SPAR Galgorm Rd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SPAR Galgorm Rd last inspected?
SPAR Galgorm Rd was last inspected on 31 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 SPAR Galgorm Rd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 SPAR Galgorm Rd 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, and SPAR Galgorm Rd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects SPAR Galgorm Rd 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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