Spar Gillets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hampshire
Spar Gillets 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: 37 Catherington Lane Horndean Waterlooville PO8 9HT, PO8 9HT
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Spar Gillets among the 803 places in East Hampshire 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 | 803 | 84% | ← Spar Gillets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 Gillets 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 Gillets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Community Association Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2017 |
| CM Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Horndean Technology College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Acacia House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Horndean Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Bayith Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bayith House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2018 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Bowes Lyon Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Spar Gillets
What is Spar Gillets's food hygiene rating?
Spar Gillets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Spar Gillets 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 Gillets last inspected?
Spar Gillets was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Gillets?
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 Gillets compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Gillets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Spar Gillets 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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