Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
Spar 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 was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Causeway Coast and Glens ratings →
Address: 68 Coolessan Walk, Coolessan, Limavady, BT49 9EN
How this rating has changed
Spar was re-inspected on 13 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 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 Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Spar among the 1,168 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,168 | 88% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 143 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 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 Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limavady Dominos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Gaelscoil Leim an Mhadaidh DC School/college/university | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Limavady Grammar School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Rossmar Special School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Roe Valley Integrated PS School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Limavady Central P S Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Bamboo Garden Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Roe Valley Resort Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 13 August 2026.
Is Spar 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 last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Spar?
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 Spar compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
88% of the 1,328 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Spar is one of 590 rated food businesses in Londonderry. See every hygiene rating in Londonderry →
Causeway Coast and Glens inspects and rates 1,471 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Causeway Coast and Glens →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
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