Spar Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Spar Shop 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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: SPAR, 49 Hunstanton Road, Dersingham, PE31 6NA
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Spar Shop among the 1,206 places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,206 | 89% | ← Spar Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Shop 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 Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dersingham News Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Tropics Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Thaxters Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Lotus House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| The Gables Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Dersingham Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Tall Trees Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Dersingham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Spar Shop
What is Spar Shop's food hygiene rating?
Spar Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Spar Shop 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 Shop last inspected?
Spar Shop was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Shop compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Spar Shop 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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