Vivo Essentials food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ards and North Down
Vivo Essentials holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 45-47 Main Street, Greyabbey, BT22 2NF
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Vivo Essentials among the 949 places in Ards and North Down holding top marks, 82% 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 | 949 | 82% | ← Vivo Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 118 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 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 Vivo Essentials 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 Vivo Essentials, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive by Cafolla's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Angus Farm Shop Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Dutchie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Wild Sage Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| The Wildfowler Inn Other catering premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Alchemy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
| Greyabbey Primary School School/college/university | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Vivo Essentials
What is Vivo Essentials's food hygiene rating?
Vivo Essentials has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 25 September 2023.
Is Vivo Essentials 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vivo Essentials last inspected?
Vivo Essentials was last inspected on 25 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vivo Essentials?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Vivo Essentials compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,155 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, and Vivo Essentials is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Vivo Essentials 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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