SPAR - Uppal Timperley food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Trafford
SPAR - Uppal Timperley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 10 September 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 68 Park Road, Timperley, WA14 5AB
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so SPAR - Uppal Timperley sits behind roughly 1,611 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ← SPAR - Uppal Timperley | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 - Uppal Timperley 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 - Uppal Timperley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVRY Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Antz in your Pantz LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Aspire One Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Timperley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| 18 Eastway Chinese Takeaway Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bridgewater Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| 1805 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about SPAR - Uppal Timperley
What is SPAR - Uppal Timperley's food hygiene rating?
SPAR - Uppal Timperley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 10 September 2024.
Is SPAR - Uppal Timperley 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was SPAR - Uppal Timperley last inspected?
SPAR - Uppal Timperley was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at SPAR - Uppal Timperley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 - Uppal Timperley compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while SPAR - Uppal Timperley holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects SPAR - Uppal Timperley 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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