Spar Hadleigh food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Babergh
Spar Hadleigh holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Spar Hadleigh was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1-3 Long Bessels, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5DB
How it compares in Babergh
In Babergh, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Hadleigh sits behind roughly 761 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 696 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ← Spar Hadleigh | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 Hadleigh 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 Hadleigh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Pizza Time Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Grays Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh School/college/university | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| The Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Parkside Pre-School Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2018 |
| Lennys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Spar Hadleigh
What is Spar Hadleigh's food hygiene rating?
Spar Hadleigh has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Babergh Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Spar Hadleigh safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Spar Hadleigh last inspected?
Spar Hadleigh was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Hadleigh?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hadleigh compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Hadleigh holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Spar Hadleigh 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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