Spar Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Teignbridge
Spar Stores holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 North Street Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon, TQ13 7QJ
How it compares in Teignbridge
A 2 is rare: only 8 of 1,158 rated places in Teignbridge score this low, about one in 145. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Spar Stores | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Spar Stores the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spar Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Street Books & Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ashburton Community Fridge Other catering premises | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Diablos Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Briar Bakery Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Moorland Community Caring Ashburton Moor Social Other catering premises | 54 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Emilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Spar Stores
What is Spar Stores's food hygiene rating?
Spar Stores has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Teignbridge Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Spar Stores safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Spar Stores last inspected?
Spar Stores was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Stores compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Stores holds a 2. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Spar Stores 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Teignbridge, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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