Blakemore Retail (Spar) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broadland
Blakemore Retail (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 11 February 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: 2 Norwich Road, Lingwood And Burlingham, Norwich, NR13 4BH
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Blakemore Retail (Spar) among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← Blakemore Retail (Spar) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 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 Blakemore Retail (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 Blakemore Retail (Spar), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lingwood Chippy Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| The Huntsman Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Carole Gidney Other catering premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Hug A Mug Cafe/Lingwood Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Kings Head Public House-WET SALES ONLY Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| UET Compass Academy, Lingwood School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Shoulder Of Mutton Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Dreamy Bakes Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Blakemore Retail (Spar)
What is Blakemore Retail (Spar)'s food hygiene rating?
Blakemore Retail (Spar) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Blakemore Retail (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 Blakemore Retail (Spar) last inspected?
Blakemore Retail (Spar) was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blakemore Retail (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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blakemore Retail (Spar) compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Blakemore Retail (Spar) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Blakemore Retail (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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