Spar Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
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
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: Broad Street, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PN
How it compares in Powys
That puts Spar Stores among the 1,715 places in Powys 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 | 1,715 | 74% | ← Spar Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Montgomery Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| Castle Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2025 |
| The Old Stores Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Montgomery Real Bread Manufacturers/packers | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Offa Farm Stall Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Montgomery Town Hall Other catering premises | 111 yards away | Exempt | |
| Dragon Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 111 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2025 |
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 Powys Council on 5 August 2025.
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 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Stores compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys 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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