Hamilton's Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Hamilton's 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 16 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: 15 Strabane Road, Newtown Stewart, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AZ
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Hamilton's Spar sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← Hamilton's Spar | |
| 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 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 Hamilton's 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 Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanmil Housing Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Gallaghers First and Last Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| The Golden Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Castle Hotel/Off-Licence Pub/bar/nightclub | 378 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
| Abercorn Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Centra Newtownstewart Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bessy's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Hamilton's Spar
What is Hamilton's Spar's food hygiene rating?
Hamilton's Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Hamilton's 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 Hamilton's Spar last inspected?
Hamilton's Spar was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Spar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hamilton's 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, while Hamilton's Spar holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Hamilton's 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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