Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
Spar 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 12 August 2024, 23 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: 82 Frys Road, Bottom, Ballymena, BT43 7EP
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Spar 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braidside Integrated Nursery School Caring Premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Braidside Integrated Primary School School/college/university | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Braidside Intergrated Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Charbella Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Eden View Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Ballymena Health Care Centre Ground Floor Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Dunclug College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 12 August 2024.
Is Spar 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 last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 12 August 2024, 23 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?
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 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 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects 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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