Spar Parkhall food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Spar Parkhall 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 7 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 Queens Road, Park Hall, Antrim, BT41 1AL
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Spar Parkhall among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% 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 | 849 | 87% | ← Spar Parkhall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spar Parkhall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhall Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Laura’s Lodge Afterschool Club Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Little Hands Pre School Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Lottie’s Lollies Mobile caterer | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Parkhall Primary Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Fruit of the Vine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Antrim Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Antrim Grammar School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Spar Parkhall
What is Spar Parkhall's food hygiene rating?
Spar Parkhall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 7 April 2025.
Is Spar Parkhall 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 Parkhall last inspected?
Spar Parkhall was last inspected on 7 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
How does Spar Parkhall compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Parkhall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Spar Parkhall 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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