SPAR food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
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 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 22 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SN
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so SPAR sits behind roughly 1,895 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ← SPAR | |
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Acropolis Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Anthems Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Amaysia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Assemble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
Questions about SPAR
What is SPAR's food hygiene rating?
SPAR has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 20 September 2024.
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 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, while SPAR holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne 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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