Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
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 15 December 2017, more than 8 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: Spar Shop, The Square, Kilkhampton, EX23 9QQ
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Shop Home Of Ape Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Moores Butchers Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2026 |
| The London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 January 2025 |
| Westlands Nursery And Pre-School Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Kilkhampton Lunch Club Other catering premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| The Stowe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Wayside Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 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 Cornwall Council on 15 December 2017.
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 15 December 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Spar holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall 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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