Spar Ballyrobert food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Spar Ballyrobert 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: 47 Mossley Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9RX
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Spar Ballyrobert 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 Ballyrobert | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Ballyrobert 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 Ballyrobert, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Jigsaw Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Greenacres Golf Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Laurelview Equestrian Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about Spar Ballyrobert
What is Spar Ballyrobert's food hygiene rating?
Spar Ballyrobert has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Spar Ballyrobert 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 Ballyrobert last inspected?
Spar Ballyrobert was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Ballyrobert?
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 Ballyrobert 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 Ballyrobert is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Spar Ballyrobert 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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Spar Ballyrobert is one of 16 rated food businesses in Ballyclare. See every hygiene rating in Ballyclare →
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