Spar Ballyholme Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ards and North Down
Spar Ballyholme Filling Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 21 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Ballyholme Road, Corporation, Bangor, BT20 5JJ
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Ballyholme Filling Station sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ← Spar Ballyholme Filling Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 118 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 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 Spar Ballyholme Filling Station 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 Ballyholme Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield and Wesley Housing Association Caring Premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Bayview Resource Centre Caring Premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Clanmill Housing Association Other catering premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Alpine House Caring Premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Cindy’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Blue-Bell Lodge Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Abbeyfield UK (NI) Caring Premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bangor EX-Services Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Spar Ballyholme Filling Station
What is Spar Ballyholme Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Spar Ballyholme Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Spar Ballyholme Filling Station 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar Ballyholme Filling Station last inspected?
Spar Ballyholme Filling Station was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Spar Ballyholme Filling Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Spar Ballyholme Filling Station compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,155 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Ballyholme Filling Station holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Spar Ballyholme Filling Station 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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