Spar Bala food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Gwynedd
Spar Bala holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
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: Spar 39 Y Stryd Fawr, Y Bala, LL23 7AF
How it compares in Gwynedd
In Gwynedd, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Bala sits behind roughly 1,764 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,764 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ← Spar Bala | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bala 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 Bala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Y Badell Aur Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Gerrards Confectioners (North Wales) Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Aran Hufen Ia Bike Mobile caterer | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Aran Hufen Ia Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Goat Hotel (Pub) Pub/bar/nightclub | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Star Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Plas Coch Cyf Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Spar Bala
What is Spar Bala's food hygiene rating?
Spar Bala has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gwynedd Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Spar Bala 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar Bala last inspected?
Spar Bala was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Bala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Bala compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Bala holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Spar Bala 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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