Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar 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 9 February 2022, more than 4 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: 1-2 Anderson Avenue, Bovally, Limavady, BT49 0TF
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ← Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar 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 Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Gees Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Higgins & Sons Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| The Wine Company Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2017 |
| Greystone Foodhub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Limavady Nursery School Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Roe Valley Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2017 |
| Limavady Central P S Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Edenvale Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar
What is Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar's food hygiene rating?
Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 9 February 2022.
Is Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar 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 Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar last inspected?
Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar was last inspected on 9 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, while Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Henderson Retail Ltd - Spar 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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