Spar Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Hyndburn
Spar Stores 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
This rating dates from 24 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 99-103 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 4QG
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Spar Stores among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% 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 | 448 | 63% | ← Spar Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Spar Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bargains 4 U Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Church View Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Barnfold Cottage HFE Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bay Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Big Blue Door Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Spar Stores
What is Spar Stores's food hygiene rating?
Spar Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 24 June 2024.
Is Spar Stores 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 Spar Stores last inspected?
Spar Stores was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Stores?
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 Spar Stores compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Spar Stores 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 Stores is one of 76 rated food businesses in Oswaldtwistle. See every hygiene rating in Oswaldtwistle →
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