Vital Spark food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Dumfries and Galloway
Vital Spark has no published result under Scotland's food hygiene scheme yet.
The rating: Exempt
The rating dates from 7 September 2020, more than 5 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: Newlands 8 Smithy Road, Stranraer, DG9 8LP
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Vital Spark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorneycroft Care Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | Pass | 13 February 2025 |
| L & S Stores Retailers - other | 220 yards away | Pass | 25 May 2018 |
| Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 23 September 2019 |
| W & B Loch Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 7 August 2017 |
| G & C Alldred Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 29 January 2019 |
| Leafield Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 8 February 2019 |
| Alison McKeen Ices Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 10 November 2022 |
| W & B Loch Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 25 April 2018 |
Questions about Vital Spark
What is Vital Spark's food hygiene rating?
Vital Spark does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Exempt".
When was Vital Spark last inspected?
Vital Spark was last inspected on 7 September 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dumfries and Galloway Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Dumfries and Galloway Council inspects Vital Spark 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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