Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tamworth
Spar 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 13 February 2018, more than 8 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: 6 Exley, Belgrave, B77 2LA
How it compares in Tamworth
In Tamworth, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar sits behind roughly 420 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 420 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ← Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrave Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
| 2 Gates Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Belgrave Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Belgrave Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Bulldog Bars Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Eat Well Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Coffee And Crepes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Bill's Superstores ltd Trading as Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tamworth Council on 13 February 2018.
Is Spar 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 last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 13 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth 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 "very 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 Spar compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, while Spar holds a 4. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth 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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Spar is one of 16 rated food businesses in Belgrave. See every hygiene rating in Belgrave →
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