Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
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 21 March 2018, more than 8 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: Turner Close, Huntington Road, York, YO31 9BN
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Farm Social Hall Other catering premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| Baltic Food Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
| Ascot House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2019 |
| Belly Buster Square Pan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Arnot House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Aspens Services at Huntington School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| B&B York Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 21 March 2018.
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 21 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York 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 "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Spar holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York 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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