SPAR Abbots Cross food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
SPAR Abbots Cross 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 19 July 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: 2-5 Abbots Cross, White Abbey, Newtownabbey, BT37 9QT
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts SPAR Abbots Cross among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% 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 | 849 | 87% | ← SPAR Abbots Cross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Abbots Cross 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 Abbots Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Congregational Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Colin Patton and Son Ltd Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Abbey SureStart 2-3 Year old developmental programme Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Abbots Cross Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Abbots Cross Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Acorns Day Nursery & After Schools Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Abbey Surestart Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Coole Fusion Rathcoole Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about SPAR Abbots Cross
What is SPAR Abbots Cross's food hygiene rating?
SPAR Abbots Cross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 19 July 2024.
Is SPAR Abbots Cross 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 Abbots Cross last inspected?
SPAR Abbots Cross was last inspected on 19 July 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 SPAR Abbots Cross?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SPAR Abbots Cross 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, and SPAR Abbots Cross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects SPAR Abbots Cross 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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