Spar food hygiene rating
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Spar 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
This is a fresh result: Spar was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: 39 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6EF
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near Spar
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Spar has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 30 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
That puts Spar among the 1,720 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 438 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woosnam & Davies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2018 |
| Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 June 2025 |
| Llanidloes Pharmacy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | Exempt | |
| New Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Little Bakeaway Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Hiraeth Llanidloes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Crown & Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2021 |
| Darren Tonks Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2015 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Spar 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 last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys 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.
Tell me when this changes
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Spar is one of 82 rated food businesses in Llanidloes. See every hygiene rating in Llanidloes →
Powys inspects and rates 2,612 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Powys →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.powys.gov.uk
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