Spar Cricklade food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Spar Cricklade 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: Spar 16 White Horse Road, Cricklade, SN6 6EN
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Spar Cricklade among the 2,382 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,382 | 81% | ← Spar Cricklade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 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 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 Cricklade 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 Cricklade, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklade Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Smart Zone Caring Premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| The Cricklade Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cricklade Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 416 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2022 |
| The Harbour Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 426 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 March 2025 |
| C & R Grocers Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Kavali Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about Spar Cricklade
What is Spar Cricklade's food hygiene rating?
Spar Cricklade has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Spar Cricklade 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 Cricklade last inspected?
Spar Cricklade was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Cricklade?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Cricklade compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Cricklade is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Spar Cricklade 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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