Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Spar 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 7 April 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: 6 Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6NG
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Spar among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Budleigh Unwrapped Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Buddleigh Mini Supermarket Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Salterton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| The Cosy Teapot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 July 2025 |
| Launchpad Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Wesley's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Spar 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 last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon 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 "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 compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Spar is one of 63 rated food businesses in Budleigh Salterton. See every hygiene rating in Budleigh Salterton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk
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