Gilroy's Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fermanagh and Omagh
Gilroy's Spar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 February 2026, 4 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: 18 Brollagh Road, Knockarevan, Garrison, BT93 4AE
How it compares in Fermanagh and Omagh
In Fermanagh and Omagh, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Gilroy's Spar sits behind roughly 1,118 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ← Gilroy's Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 52 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 124 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 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 Gilroy's 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 Gilroy's Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| St Martin's Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Melvin Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Little Smarties Playgroup School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Riverside Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 June 2025 |
| The Bilberry Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
Questions about Gilroy's Spar
What is Gilroy's Spar's food hygiene rating?
Gilroy's Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fermanagh and Omagh Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Gilroy's Spar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gilroy's Spar last inspected?
Gilroy's Spar was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fermanagh and Omagh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gilroy's Spar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gilroy's Spar compare to other places in Fermanagh and Omagh?
85% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh hold the top rating of 5, while Gilroy's Spar holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fermanagh and Omagh Council inspects Gilroy's 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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