Spar Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Hyndburn
Spar Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Spar Store was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 144 Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 6DW
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Spar Store among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% 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 | 448 | 63% | ← Spar Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Store 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 Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Chinese Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| A.I Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Asha Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Broadway Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Cinnamon Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Barmy Sarnies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Cafe Ri-An Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about Spar Store
What is Spar Store's food hygiene rating?
Spar Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Spar Store 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar Store last inspected?
Spar Store was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Store compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Spar Store 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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