Spar at (DC Baxter) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Kesteven
Spar at (DC Baxter) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 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: Rectory Road, NG34 9AB
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Spar at (DC Baxter) among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Spar at (DC Baxter) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 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 at (DC Baxter) 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 at (DC Baxter), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull/Bombay Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Top Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Ruskington Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| New Oriental Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ward Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Shoulder of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2003 |
| Pizza Roma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2025 |
| St George's Academy School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Spar at (DC Baxter)
What is Spar at (DC Baxter)'s food hygiene rating?
Spar at (DC Baxter) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Spar at (DC Baxter) 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar at (DC Baxter) last inspected?
Spar at (DC Baxter) was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar at (DC Baxter)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar at (DC Baxter) compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Spar at (DC Baxter) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Spar at (DC Baxter) 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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