Spar Larkhill food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Causeway Coast and Glens
Spar Larkhill 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
This is a fresh result: Spar Larkhill was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 171 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7HU
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Spar Larkhill among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← Spar Larkhill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 134 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 Spar Larkhill 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 Larkhill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gareths Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Winemark Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| The Rock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| port 56 guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2022 |
| Carnalbanagh House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Tullaghmurry Fold Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Harrys Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Spar Larkhill
What is Spar Larkhill's food hygiene rating?
Spar Larkhill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Spar Larkhill 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 Spar Larkhill last inspected?
Spar Larkhill was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Larkhill?
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 Spar Larkhill compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Larkhill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Spar Larkhill 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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