Spar Ballyduff food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Spar Ballyduff holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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: 76 Fairview Road, Ballyduff, Newtownabbey, BT36 6QN
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Ballyduff sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← Spar Ballyduff | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ballyduff 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 Ballyduff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyduff Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Country Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Carnmoney Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Carnmoney Primary School Meals School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Ashers Carnmoney Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| AMD at CDE Global Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Coffee Shop at Hillside Nursery Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Abbey Community College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Spar Ballyduff
What is Spar Ballyduff's food hygiene rating?
Spar Ballyduff has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Spar Ballyduff safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar Ballyduff last inspected?
Spar Ballyduff was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 Ballyduff?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Ballyduff 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, while Spar Ballyduff holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Spar Ballyduff 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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