Spar (at Texaco Petrol Station) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
Spar (at Texaco Petrol Station) 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 25 September 2025, 9 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.
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How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Spar (at Texaco Petrol Station) among the 777 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% 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 | 777 | 68% | ← Spar (at Texaco Petrol Station) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <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 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 (at Texaco Petrol 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 (at Texaco Petrol Station), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
| Birchgrove Dairy Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2014 |
| Accomplish/keys group Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Birchgrove Special Needs Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Birchgrove Community Foodbank Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Cefn Lodge Ltd. Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Croeso Cakes Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
Questions about Spar (at Texaco Petrol Station)
What is Spar (at Texaco Petrol Station)'s food hygiene rating?
Spar (at Texaco Petrol Station) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Spar (at Texaco Petrol Station) 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 (at Texaco Petrol Station) last inspected?
Spar (at Texaco Petrol Station) was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar (at Texaco Petrol Station)?
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 (at Texaco Petrol Station) compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and Spar (at Texaco Petrol Station) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Spar (at Texaco Petrol 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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