Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
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
The rating dates from 7 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 48 High Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2BE
How it compares in Powys
That puts Spar among the 1,716 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 | 1,716 | 74% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Wine Bar 46 Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Victoria Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2025 |
| Radnorshire Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 March 2025 |
| Premier Store and Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 October 2025 |
| Rose Cottage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| GCSE Butchers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
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 7 July 2025.
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 7 July 2025, 12 months 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 "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 2,314 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.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Spar is one of 52 rated food businesses in Presteigne. See every hygiene rating in Presteigne →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.powys.gov.uk
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