Spar Culmore, Point Road food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Spar Culmore, Point Road holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Spar Culmore, Point Road was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Derry City and Strabane ratings →
Address: 163 Culmore Road, Londonderry, BT48 8JH
How this rating has changed
Spar Culmore, Point Road was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
A 2 is rare: only 5 of 1,228 rated places in Derry City and Strabane score this low, about one in 246. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 938 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← Spar Culmore, Point Road | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 133 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Culmore, Point Road the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spar Culmore, Point Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Centre @ St Peters Other catering premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Culmore Primary School School/college/university | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Owen Mor Care Centre Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Spar Culmore Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Hollybush Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Foyle golf club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Kennedys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Stax coffee shop and bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Spar Culmore, Point Road
What is Spar Culmore, Point Road's food hygiene rating?
Spar Culmore, Point Road has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Spar Culmore, Point Road safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Spar Culmore, Point Road last inspected?
Spar Culmore, Point Road was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month 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 Culmore, Point Road?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Culmore, Point Road compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,228 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Culmore, Point Road holds a 2. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Spar Culmore, Point Road 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Derry City and Strabane, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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