Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Hams
Spar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Spar was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in South Hams score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Hams ratings →
Address: 19-21 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9RT
How this rating has changed
Spar was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Spar among the 783 places in South Hams holding top marks, 91% 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 | 783 | 91% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 237 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinos Pizzeria & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Browns Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Has Beans Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Wild Food Devon Lobb's Fish Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| The Ark in Dartmouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Jilly's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Dartmouth Community Chest Caring Premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Greek Delight Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Spar 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 863 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Spar is one of 104 rated food businesses in Dartmouth. See every hygiene rating in Dartmouth →
South Hams inspects and rates 1,100 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Hams →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.southhams.gov.uk/
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