Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Oxfordshire
Spar 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 6 January 2023, 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: 53 - 55 Spareacre Lane, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4NL
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Spar among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eynsham Day Centre Caring Premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2018 |
| Rainbow House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Cricks Butchers Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Snax Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| The Market Garden Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2018 |
| Clubszone School/college/university | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Dolce At Eynsham Community Primary School School/college/university | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 6 January 2023.
Is Spar 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 last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 6 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire 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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