Supervalu food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ards and North Down
Supervalu holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 December 2025, 8 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Ards and North Down score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ards and North Down ratings →
Address: 13 Castle Street, Town Parks, Comber, BT23 5DY
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Supervalu among the 951 places in Ards and North Down holding top marks, 82% 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 | 951 | 82% | ← Supervalu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <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 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 Supervalu 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 Supervalu, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Winemark Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| LG'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 February 2026 |
| Trait Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| We Sell Heroes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | Exempt | |
| Comber Care Home Caring Premises | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Domino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school Caring Premises | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Supervalu
What is Supervalu's food hygiene rating?
Supervalu has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Supervalu 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Supervalu last inspected?
Supervalu was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Supervalu?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Supervalu compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, and Supervalu is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Supervalu 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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Supervalu is one of 890 rated food businesses in Down. See every hygiene rating in Down →
Ards and North Down inspects and rates 1,295 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Ards and North Down →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
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