Coopers Mill Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Coopers Mill Spar 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: 2b Coopers Mill Park, Dundonald, BT16 1SX
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Coopers Mill Spar among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← Coopers Mill Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Very 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 Coopers Mill 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 Coopers Mill Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Asian season Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ballybeen Women's Centre Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| My Grocery limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Longstone School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Beeps - Brookies Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Brooklands Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Habitat Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Coopers Mill Spar
What is Coopers Mill Spar's food hygiene rating?
Coopers Mill Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Coopers Mill Spar 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 Coopers Mill Spar last inspected?
Coopers Mill Spar was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coopers Mill Spar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Coopers Mill Spar compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Coopers Mill Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Coopers Mill 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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