Spar (Akira Store ltd) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lincolnshire
Spar (Akira Store ltd) holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 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: 17 Bowmandale, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5LR
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
A 1 is rare: only 22 of 1,338 rated places in North Lincolnshire score this low, about one in 61. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← Spar (Akira Store ltd) | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 (Akira Store ltd) the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spar (Akira Store ltd), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Kindergarten School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Barrel Shop Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Premier Metro at Barton Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Cafe 20 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Little Harrys Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Taz's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Pattys Pastries Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Barton Corn Exchange Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Spar (Akira Store ltd)
What is Spar (Akira Store ltd)'s food hygiene rating?
Spar (Akira Store ltd) has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Spar (Akira Store ltd) safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Spar (Akira Store ltd) last inspected?
Spar (Akira Store ltd) was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar (Akira Store ltd)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar (Akira Store ltd) compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Spar (Akira Store ltd) holds a 1. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Spar (Akira Store ltd) 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Lincolnshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Spar (Akira Store ltd) is one of 99 rated food businesses in Barton upon Humber. See every hygiene rating in Barton upon Humber →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/environment/environmentalhealth/food/food-safety/
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