Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
Spar 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: 6-7 Kibcaps, Langdon Hills, SS16 5SA
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ← Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doorsteps Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2024 |
| Castle Mayne Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Currymaster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Basildon Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Basildon SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Adams Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basildon Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Spar 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 Spar last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while Spar holds a 4. 156 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Spar 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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Spar is one of 17 rated food businesses in Langdon Hills. See every hygiene rating in Langdon Hills →
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