SPAR food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Scottish Borders
SPAR passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 28 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: High Street, Melrose, TD6 9PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Triangles Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 16 June 2026 |
| Alex Dalgetty & Sons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | Pass | 12 August 2025 |
| Baguette N Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | Pass | 27 January 2026 |
| Purple Plum @ Williamsons Retailers - other | 26 yards away | Pass | 9 December 2025 |
| The George & Abbotsford Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | Pass | 1 October 2025 |
| The Kings Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | Pass | 13 January 2026 |
| W A Williamson Retailers - other | 61 yards away | Pass | 18 February 2019 |
| Melrose Chambers Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | Pass | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about SPAR
What is SPAR's food hygiene rating?
SPAR does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was SPAR last inspected?
SPAR was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Scottish Borders Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Scottish Borders 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
SPAR is one of 60 rated food businesses in Melrose. See every hygiene rating in Melrose →
Scottish Borders inspects and rates 1,646 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Scottish Borders →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/
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