Ettington Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stratford-on-Avon
Ettington Spar 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 20 April 2026, 2 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: 6 Banbury Road, Ettington, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7TB
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Ettington Spar among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← Ettington Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Ettington Spar 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 Ettington Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ettington Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Ettington J And I School School/college/university | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Ettington Community Centre Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Ettington Spar
What is Ettington Spar's food hygiene rating?
Ettington Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Ettington Spar 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 Ettington Spar last inspected?
Ettington Spar was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ettington Spar?
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 Ettington Spar compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and Ettington Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Ettington Spar 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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