Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Ayrshire
Spar passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 12 August 2016, more than 9 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: 74A Main Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 0LQ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr St Quivox Parish Church Other catering premises | 184 yards away | Pass | 15 August 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Early Years Centre School/college/university | 303 yards away | Pass | 31 March 2026 |
| Bannatyne's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 29 May 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 30 September 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 16 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 21 August 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 1 September 2025 |
| Braehead Early Years Centre School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Spar last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 12 August 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Ayrshire 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 480 rated food businesses in Ayr. See every hygiene rating in Ayr →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/environmentalhealth/foodsafety/fhis.aspx
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