Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Spar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 9-11 Saulfland Place, Christchurch, BH23 4QP
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar sits behind roughly 2,582 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ← Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 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 Generally satisfactory
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple House Ltd - Corner Cottage Caring Premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2019 |
| Advantage Padel Mudeford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Forest Whole Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Castle Hanger Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| China At Lees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2020 |
| Angie Bond, Consultant, The 1:1 Diet Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2017 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 26 January 2020.
Is Spar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 26 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, while Spar holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects 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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