Spar Williton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Spar Williton 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 15 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: Spar, 2 Fore Street, Williton, TA4 4PX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Spar Williton among the 4,819 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,819 | 88% | ← Spar Williton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 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 Williton 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 Williton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue 39 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2026 |
| The Old Bank Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| The Old Bookshop Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Wyndham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| Williton Children's Centre Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2015 |
| Jen's Pantry Mobile caterer | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Croft House Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Spar Williton
What is Spar Williton's food hygiene rating?
Spar Williton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Spar Williton 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 Williton last inspected?
Spar Williton was last inspected on 15 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Williton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Williton compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Williton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Spar Williton 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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Spar Williton is one of 32 rated food businesses in Williton. See every hygiene rating in Williton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
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