Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Harvest Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8EW
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) 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 Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services @ Ormiston Forge Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bookworms Day Care Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Alan Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Amma’s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Be Our Guest (Midlands) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Blackheath Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
Questions about Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store)
What is Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store)'s food hygiene rating?
Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 24 March 2021.
Is Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) last inspected?
Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) was last inspected on 24 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) 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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