Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Hams
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
This is a fresh result: Spar was inspected on 9 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: Bridgetown Post Office, 1-2 Christina Parade, Totnes, TQ9 5UU
How this rating has changed
Spar has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 9 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar sits behind roughly 783 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 783 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ← Spar | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Old Forge Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Bridgetown Stores Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Four Seasons Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Tempt Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Riverside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Albert Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Ridgecourt Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 9 July 2026.
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 9 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 South Hams?
91% of the 863 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while Spar holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Spar is one of 118 rated food businesses in Totnes. See every hygiene rating in Totnes →
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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