Ludgershall Local (Spar) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Ludgershall Local (Spar) holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 April 2026, 3 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: 39 Andover Road, Ludgershall, SP11 9LU
How it compares in Wiltshire
A 1 is rare: only 32 of 2,949 rated places in Wiltshire score this low, about one in 92. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 334 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ← Ludgershall Local (Spar) | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,253 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 Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ludgershall Local (Spar) the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ludgershall Local (Spar), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludgershall Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Mughal Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Ludgershall Wraparound and Holiday Club Caring Premises | 97 yards away | Exempt | |
| Sands Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Down at the Chippie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Ludgershall post office Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
Questions about Ludgershall Local (Spar)
What is Ludgershall Local (Spar)'s food hygiene rating?
Ludgershall Local (Spar) has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wiltshire Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Ludgershall Local (Spar) safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ludgershall Local (Spar) last inspected?
Ludgershall Local (Spar) was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ludgershall Local (Spar)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ludgershall Local (Spar) compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,949 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ludgershall Local (Spar) holds a 1. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Ludgershall Local (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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wiltshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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