Spar Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
Spar Stores 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
This is a fresh result: Spar Stores was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire West and Chester ratings →
Address: Spar Linnards Lane, Wincham, Northwich, CW9 6ED
How this rating has changed
Spar Stores was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 5 5 | 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 Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Spar Stores among the 2,172 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,172 | 81% | ← Spar Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 153 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 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 Good
- 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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Meadow Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Lostock Gralam premier store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Crossways Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Lostock Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Spar Stores
What is Spar Stores's food hygiene rating?
Spar Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Spar Stores 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 Stores last inspected?
Spar Stores was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Stores compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
81% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Spar Stores 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Spar Stores is one of 496 rated food businesses in Northwich. See every hygiene rating in Northwich →
Cheshire West and Chester inspects and rates 2,949 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cheshire West and Chester →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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