Spar Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Spar Stores 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: 15 Market Place, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9PB
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Spar Stores among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Spar Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Good
- 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 Stores 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| 601 Club Café Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2018 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Blind Tiger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Augustino Artisan IL Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Spar Stores
What is Spar Stores's food hygiene rating?
Spar Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Spar Stores 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 last inspected?
Spar Stores was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Stores compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Spar Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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