Sparks Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Three Rivers
Sparks Supermarket 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 21 November 2018, more than 7 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: 68 Church Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8HE
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts Sparks Supermarket among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% 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 | 472 | 83% | ← Sparks Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 Sparks Supermarket 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 Sparks Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Little Hands Adventure Club School/college/university | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| HCL @ Shepherd Primary School School/college/university | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Community Lunch @ St Johns Roman Catholic JMI School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2026 |
| BP Oil UK Limited Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Brixton Amusements Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Love Desserts Also T/A Slush Works Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A - Z Convenience Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2017 |
Questions about Sparks Supermarket
What is Sparks Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Sparks Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 21 November 2018.
Is Sparks Supermarket 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 Sparks Supermarket last inspected?
Sparks Supermarket was last inspected on 21 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sparks Supermarket?
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 Sparks Supermarket compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and Sparks Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects Sparks Supermarket 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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