Spar Callington food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Spar Callington 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
This is a fresh result: Spar Callington was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Spar, 20 - 21 Fore Street, Callington, PL17 7AD
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Spar Callington was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | 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 Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Callington sits behind roughly 4,511 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,511 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ← Spar Callington | |
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Callington 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 Callington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calli Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| The Blue Chip Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 October 2025 |
| Love At The Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Callington Lunch Club Other catering premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Callipizza Cafe (Daytime) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Lost Surfers Cocktail Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Red Panda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Spar Callington
What is Spar Callington's food hygiene rating?
Spar Callington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Spar Callington 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 Callington last inspected?
Spar Callington was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Callington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Callington compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Callington holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Spar Callington 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 Callington is one of 66 rated food businesses in Callington. See every hygiene rating in Callington →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
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