Spar Kells food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
Spar Kells 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 1 April 2025, 15 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: 10 Fernisky Road, Kells, Kells, BT42 3JP
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Spar Kells among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← Spar Kells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 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 Kells 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 Kells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kells And Connor Preschool Caring Premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Main Street Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Sizzlers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Supervalu Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Rococo Kells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Peking House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2025 |
| Kells Gospel Hall Other catering premises | 222 yards away | Exempt | |
| Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Spar Kells
What is Spar Kells's food hygiene rating?
Spar Kells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 1 April 2025.
Is Spar Kells 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 Kells last inspected?
Spar Kells was last inspected on 1 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Kells?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Kells compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Kells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Spar Kells 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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