Spar Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tamworth
Spar Market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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: 1 Kerria Road, Amington, B77 4EW
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts Spar Market among the 420 places in Tamworth holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 420 | 86% | ← Spar Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Market 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 Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards & Ward at Amington Heath Primary School School/college/university | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Classic Wine and Food Company Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Argyle Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Dolly Mixtures Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Bancroft Community Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Caledonian Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| D & S Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Spar Market
What is Spar Market's food hygiene rating?
Spar Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Spar Market safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar Market last inspected?
Spar Market was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months 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 Market?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Market compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects Spar Market 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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