Spar Creggan food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Spar Creggan 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 5 December 2024, 19 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: Central Drive, Londonderry, BT48 9QG
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Spar Creggan among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Spar Creggan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Creggan 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 Creggan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blighs Lane Nursery School Dining Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Barr's Takeaway and Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Chunky Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Angel House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Brendan's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Cathedral View Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Ann Street Family and Childcare Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Bluegrass Afterschool Playclub Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
Questions about Spar Creggan
What is Spar Creggan's food hygiene rating?
Spar Creggan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Spar Creggan 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 Creggan last inspected?
Spar Creggan was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Creggan?
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 Creggan compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Creggan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Spar Creggan 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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