Spar (Blakemore Retail) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolsover
Spar (Blakemore Retail) 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 10 December 2024, 19 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: 3 Elmton Road, Creswell, Worksop, S80 4HD
How it compares in Bolsover
In Bolsover, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar (Blakemore Retail) sits behind roughly 594 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ← Spar (Blakemore Retail) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 (Blakemore Retail) 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 (Blakemore Retail), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regors Bingo And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2023 |
| Elmton Road Social And Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2022 |
| Trawlers Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Craggy's Community Café And Music Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Old Comrades Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Dolly's Rockin Rolls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Ours Bar And Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Petals And Pastries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about Spar (Blakemore Retail)
What is Spar (Blakemore Retail)'s food hygiene rating?
Spar (Blakemore Retail) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolsover Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Spar (Blakemore Retail) 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 (Blakemore Retail) last inspected?
Spar (Blakemore Retail) was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar (Blakemore Retail)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 (Blakemore Retail) compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, while Spar (Blakemore Retail) holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Spar (Blakemore Retail) 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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