Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Lincolnshire
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
This is a fresh result: Spar was inspected on 24 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North East Lincolnshire ratings →
Address: 282 Station Road, DN36 4PE
How this rating has changed
Spar has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 24 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
That puts Spar among the 1,098 places in North East Lincolnshire 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 | 1,098 | 84% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominics Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd. Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Chartwells at New Waltham Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Catering Services at Enfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Eatwell Express - Customer and Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
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 North East Lincolnshire Council on 24 July 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 24 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire 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 North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,309 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire 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 35 rated food businesses in New Waltham. See every hygiene rating in New Waltham →
North East Lincolnshire inspects and rates 1,714 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North East Lincolnshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.nelincs.gov.uk
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