Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store 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 2 September 2025, 10 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: 5a Sheep Market, Spalding, PE11 1BH
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store 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 Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Pied Calf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Little Pearl Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Gary Simpson Butchers Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Gurkha Oven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Family Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store
What is Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store's food hygiene rating?
Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store 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 Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store last inspected?
Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Bazarh Afro-Caribbean Foods Store 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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