Spar Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Spar 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 7 May 2025, 14 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.
Address: Main Road, Great Haywood, ST18 0SW
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Spar Supermarket among the 778 places in Stafford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 778 | 80% | ← Spar Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 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 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 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 Spar Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns RC Primary School School/college/university | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Papa Leek's Pop Up Pizza Mobile caterer | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Haywood Pharmacy Retailers - other | 169 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Clifford Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
| Crave Cave Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Aquatravel Ltd (Anglowelsh) Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 August 2023 |
| Great Haywood Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Great Haywood Men's Institute and Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Spar Supermarket
What is Spar Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Spar Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Spar 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 Spar Supermarket last inspected?
Spar Supermarket was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Supermarket compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Spar 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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