Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Neath Port Talbot
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
The rating dates from 4 August 2025, 11 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: 85 Dalton Road, Sandfields, SA12 6TT
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Spar among the 776 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% 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 | 776 | 68% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Afan Lido Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Cafe Remo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Awel Y Mor Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Crafty Bods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Allied Pharmacy Morrison Road Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Celtiadd Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| AM Late Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
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 Neath Port Talbot Council on 4 August 2025.
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 4 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot 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 "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 Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot 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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