Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 12-14 Lower Strabane Road, Churchtown, Castlederg, BT81 7AZ
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar) among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Good
- 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 Hamilton's Foodhalls 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 Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardgort House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 January 2025 |
| Charlotte's Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 April 2025 |
| Derg Parish Youth Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| MB Donaghey's Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| KM Fish Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Mickey Joe's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Club Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar)
What is Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar)'s food hygiene rating?
Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (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 Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar) last inspected?
Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar) was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar) compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Hamilton's Foodhalls 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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