Spar Horrabridge Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Devon
Spar Horrabridge 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 24 November 2025, 7 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: Horrabridge Stores, Commercial Road, Horrabridge, PL20 7QB
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Horrabridge Stores sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← Spar Horrabridge Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 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 Horrabridge 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 Horrabridge Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Honeys Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 138 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 April 2025 |
| London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Horrabridge Food Hub Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Dee.....licious !! Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Moorgate Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Spar Horrabridge Stores
What is Spar Horrabridge Stores's food hygiene rating?
Spar Horrabridge Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Devon Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Spar Horrabridge 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 Horrabridge Stores last inspected?
Spar Horrabridge Stores was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Horrabridge Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Horrabridge Stores compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Horrabridge Stores holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Spar Horrabridge 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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