Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Spar 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 13 February 2026, 4 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: High Street, Raunds, Northamptonshire, NN9 6HT
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantrell Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 23 May 2025 |
| The Raunds Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Raunds Community Cafe / Food Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
| Mughal Dynasty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 May 2026 |
| Raunds Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Taste Of Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| The Blue Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Spar 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 last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire 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 "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 compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Spar holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire 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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Spar is one of 19 rated food businesses in Raunds. See every hygiene rating in Raunds →
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