Vivo Foodstores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Mid Ulster
Vivo Foodstores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: 7 Main Street, Stranagard, Desertmartin, BT45 5LN
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Vivo Foodstores among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,133 | 89% | ← Vivo Foodstores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Vivo Foodstores 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 Vivo Foodstores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Knocknagin Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Slievegallion Pre-school Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Rosgarron Airbnb Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| St Columb's Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Magherafelt Adult Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Brooklands Healthcare Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Galen's Way Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
Questions about Vivo Foodstores
What is Vivo Foodstores's food hygiene rating?
Vivo Foodstores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Vivo Foodstores 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vivo Foodstores last inspected?
Vivo Foodstores was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vivo Foodstores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Vivo Foodstores compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and Vivo Foodstores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Vivo Foodstores 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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Vivo Foodstores is one of 435 rated food businesses in Co. Londonderry. See every hygiene rating in Co. Londonderry →
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