Spar (Moorclose) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Spar (Moorclose) 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
The rating dates from 25 June 2018, more than 8 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: 128 Westfield Drive, CA14 3RW
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar (Moorclose) sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Spar (Moorclose) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 (Moorclose) 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 (Moorclose), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Moorclose Community Cafe Other catering premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Gregory House Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Workington Rugby Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2018 |
| Victoria Infants and Nusery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Special Occasion Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| Crown Celebrations Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
Questions about Spar (Moorclose)
What is Spar (Moorclose)'s food hygiene rating?
Spar (Moorclose) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 25 June 2018.
Is Spar (Moorclose) 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 (Moorclose) last inspected?
Spar (Moorclose) was last inspected on 25 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar (Moorclose)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 (Moorclose) compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Spar (Moorclose) holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Spar (Moorclose) 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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