Spar Banbridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Spar Banbridge 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 Banbridge was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon ratings →
Address: 23 Dromore Road, Ballyvally, Banbridge, BT32 4EB
How this rating has changed
Spar Banbridge was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Spar Banbridge among the 1,465 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,465 | 84% | ← Spar Banbridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 205 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 Banbridge 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 Banbridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Reillys Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Banbridge Youth Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2022 |
| Donard School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Mount Charles Urban Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Premier hill street local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Harry's Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Centra Church St Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Taste of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about Spar Banbridge
What is Spar Banbridge's food hygiene rating?
Spar Banbridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Spar Banbridge 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 Banbridge last inspected?
Spar Banbridge was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Banbridge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Banbridge compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
84% of the 1,751 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Banbridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Spar Banbridge 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 Banbridge is one of 320 rated food businesses in Down. See every hygiene rating in Down →
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