The Spice Merchant Carrickfergus

The Spice Merchant Carrickfergus was most recently inspected on 29 January 2026 and received a rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory).

The inspection assessed three areas: hygiene practices scored 10 out of 25, structural compliance scored 10 out of 25, and food safety management scored 5 out of 30. Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30 — a lower number means a better result.

This business met legal requirements at the time of inspection.

A rating of 3 (Generally satisfactory) means the business met the legal requirements for food safety at the time of inspection. The inspector may have noted areas where standards could be raised further. This rating reflects conditions on the day of the visit and may not represent the business's current standards.

Food hygiene inspections cover three areas: how food is handled and prepared (hygiene), the physical condition of the premises (structural), and how well food safety is managed and documented (confidence in management). Each is scored independently. Learn more about 3-star ratings →