Viking Lodge Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
Viking Lodge 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
The rating dates from 24 April 2025, 14 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: 210 Old Glenarm Road, Larne, BT40 1TS
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Viking Lodge Spar among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← Viking Lodge Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 Viking Lodge 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 Viking Lodge Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangnam Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Larne Christian Fellowship Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Larne High School School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Glasgow Rangers Supporters Club - Larne Branch Pub/bar/nightclub | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Aramark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Reids Nearby Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Graham's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Moyle Primary After Schools Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Viking Lodge Spar
What is Viking Lodge Spar's food hygiene rating?
Viking Lodge Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Viking Lodge 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 Viking Lodge Spar last inspected?
Viking Lodge Spar was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Viking Lodge 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 Viking Lodge Spar compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Viking Lodge Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Viking Lodge 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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