Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Gloucestershire
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 19 January 2023, more than 3 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: 126 Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5PF
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Spar among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 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 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 Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Best-one Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Bestone Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Charlton Wood Primary Academy School/college/university | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Andy's Almighty Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Caspian Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Cherry Blossom Chinese & Japanese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Cheeky Dough Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 19 January 2023.
Is 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 Spar last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 19 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Spar compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects 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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Spar is one of 130 rated food businesses in Patchway. See every hygiene rating in Patchway →
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