Spar Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Spar Stores 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 26 July 2018, more than 7 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: 51 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EE
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Stores sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Spar Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Snow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| Hennighans Bottom Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Studio 13 Ice Cream & Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| White Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2022 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2025 |
| Mandys Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 July 2025 |
| Dyfi Wholefood Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
Questions about Spar Stores
What is Spar Stores's food hygiene rating?
Spar Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 26 July 2018.
Is Spar Stores 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 Stores last inspected?
Spar Stores was last inspected on 26 July 2018, more than 7 years 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 Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Stores compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Stores holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Spar Stores 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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