Spar and Subway food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derbyshire Dales
Spar and Subway 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 4 June 2024, more than 2 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: Two Dales Filling Station, Dale Road South, Darley Dale, DE4 2EU
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar and Subway sits behind roughly 526 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ← Spar and Subway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 and Subway 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 and Subway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Cottage Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Meadow View Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Ivonbrook Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2025 |
| Long Meadow Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Aroma Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Canton Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Coates Family Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Spar and Subway
What is Spar and Subway's food hygiene rating?
Spar and Subway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 4 June 2024.
Is Spar and Subway 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 Spar and Subway last inspected?
Spar and Subway was last inspected on 4 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar and Subway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 and Subway compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Spar and Subway holds a 4. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Spar and Subway 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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