Spar (Carrbrook) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Spar (Carrbrook) 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: Spar, 7 Buckton Vale Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3LW
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Spar (Carrbrook) among the 1,194 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← Spar (Carrbrook) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 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 (Carrbrook) 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 (Carrbrook), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Dolce Limited At Buckton Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Dolce Education Catering At St Raphaels RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Active Tameside At Active Copley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Funtasia Kids Clubs Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Crunchy Chicken Also Trading As Crunchy Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Emmaus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Spar (Carrbrook)
What is Spar (Carrbrook)'s food hygiene rating?
Spar (Carrbrook) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Spar (Carrbrook) 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 (Carrbrook) last inspected?
Spar (Carrbrook) was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar (Carrbrook)?
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 (Carrbrook) compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Spar (Carrbrook) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Spar (Carrbrook) 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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