Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Lanarkshire
Spar was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the shop fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 7 September 2022, more than 3 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: 14 Main Street, Symington, ML12 6LJ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinto House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 362 yards away | Improvement required | 11 May 2026 |
| Tinto Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 9 December 2024 |
| Symington Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 26 March 2019 |
| Lodge Biggar Free Operatives Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 26 March 2019 |
| Symington Tinto A.F.C Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 25 September 2018 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Spar last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 7 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Lanarkshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Lanarkshire 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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Spar is one of 62 rated food businesses in Biggar. See every hygiene rating in Biggar →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/
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