SPAR food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dorset
SPAR holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2025, 8 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: 145 - 147 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT
How it compares in Dorset
That puts SPAR among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← SPAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Forest Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Buds & Beans Florist Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Castleman Community Larder Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Penn Court Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Elephant & Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Chestnut Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Denewood House Care Home - Samily Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
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 Dorset Council on 17 October 2025.
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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SPAR last inspected?
SPAR was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at SPAR?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SPAR compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and SPAR is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
SPAR is one of 36 rated food businesses in West Moors. See every hygiene rating in West Moors →
Dorset inspects and rates 5,118 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dorset →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
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