Spar Ballyclare food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Spar Ballyclare 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
This is a fresh result: Spar Ballyclare was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 91 Templepatrick Road, Ballygallagh, BT39 9RQ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Spar Ballyclare 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 Ballyclare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ballyclare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu Inn Indian and Nepalese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cogry Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Ollie's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Ballyclare Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Clareview Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| St John's Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Ballyclare Primary/Secondary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Church and Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about Spar Ballyclare
What is Spar Ballyclare's food hygiene rating?
Spar Ballyclare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Spar Ballyclare 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 Ballyclare last inspected?
Spar Ballyclare was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
How does Spar Ballyclare 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 Ballyclare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Spar Ballyclare 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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