SPAR STORES (St Clears) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
SPAR STORES (St Clears) 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 21 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Castle House, Blue Bear Square, Pentre Rd, SA33 4AG
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts SPAR STORES (St Clears) among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← SPAR STORES (St Clears) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 STORES (St Clears) 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 STORES (St Clears), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 20 May 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Neil's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Elaichi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Travelodge Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| CK’s Supermarket Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about SPAR STORES (St Clears)
What is SPAR STORES (St Clears)'s food hygiene rating?
SPAR STORES (St Clears) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 21 August 2023.
Is SPAR STORES (St Clears) 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 STORES (St Clears) last inspected?
SPAR STORES (St Clears) was last inspected on 21 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at SPAR STORES (St Clears)?
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 STORES (St Clears) compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and SPAR STORES (St Clears) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects SPAR STORES (St Clears) 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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