Spar Heathfield food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Teignbridge
Spar Heathfield 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
This is a fresh result: Spar Heathfield was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Teignbridge score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Teignbridge ratings →
Address: Spar Supermarket Battle Road Heathfield Industrial Estate Newton Abbot, TQ12 6RY
How this rating has changed
Spar Heathfield was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Spar Heathfield among the 1,048 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,048 | 90% | ← Spar Heathfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 155 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 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 Heathfield 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.
Questions about Spar Heathfield
What is Spar Heathfield's food hygiene rating?
Spar Heathfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Spar Heathfield 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 Heathfield last inspected?
Spar Heathfield was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Heathfield?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Heathfield compare to other places in Teignbridge?
90% of the 1,167 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Heathfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Spar Heathfield 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
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Teignbridge inspects and rates 1,322 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Teignbridge →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/fhrs
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