Spar Ballynure food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Spar Ballynure 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 20 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 3 Larne Road, Toberdowney, Ballyclare, BT39 9UA
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Ballynure 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 Ballynure | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ballynure 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 Ballynure, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 267 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| Market Fresh Daily Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ballynure Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Ballynure Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises | 390 yards away | Exempt | |
| Ballynure Primary Dining Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Ballynure Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
Questions about Spar Ballynure
What is Spar Ballynure's food hygiene rating?
Spar Ballynure has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 20 June 2023.
Is Spar Ballynure 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 Ballynure last inspected?
Spar Ballynure was last inspected on 20 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Ballynure?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Ballynure 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 Ballynure holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Spar Ballynure 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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