Spar (Lawthorn) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Ayrshire
Spar (Lawthorn) passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 17 July 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: 3-5 Cardow Crescent, Irvine, KA11 2DH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spar (Lawthorn), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Girdle Toll / Subway Retailers - other | 38 yards away | Pass | 22 January 2025 |
| Girdle Toll Parish Church Other catering premises | 212 yards away | Pass | 9 November 2023 |
| Burns Day Service Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 14 January 2026 |
| Girdle Toll Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 5 September 2025 |
| Girdle Toll Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 22 January 2025 |
| Girdle Toll Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 25 February 2025 |
| First Steps Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 12 December 2024 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | Pass | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Spar (Lawthorn)
What is Spar (Lawthorn)'s food hygiene rating?
Spar (Lawthorn) does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Spar (Lawthorn) last inspected?
Spar (Lawthorn) was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
North Ayrshire Council inspects Spar (Lawthorn) 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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