Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Lincolnshire
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 11 June 2019, more than 7 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: Hardys Road, DN35 0DW
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
In North East Lincolnshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar sits behind roughly 1,118 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ← Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloves B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2019 |
| Chartwells at Signhills Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Chartwells at Thrunscoe Primary and Nursery Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2022 |
| Cleethorpes Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2020 |
| Cambridge Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2017 |
| Blonde Toast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Cleethorpes Royal Air Force Association Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Blighty's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 11 June 2019.
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 11 June 2019, more than 7 years 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Spar holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
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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