Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Spar 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 26 February 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.
Address: Kelbrook Road Service Station, Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5BX
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Spar among the 540 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 540 | 71% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Nursery Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Flava Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bestway National Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| J Wild (Confectioners) Ltd Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| McCulloughs (Bernulfsuuil) Other catering premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Barnoldswick Pensioners Club Other catering premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Purcells Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Alma Cliffe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 26 February 2024.
Is Spar 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 last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 26 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle 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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