Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Derbyshire
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 30 January 2025, 17 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: Walton Motors, Matlock Road, Walton, S40 3JQ
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Spar among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 654 | 86% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Stoops Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Chesterfield Churches Housing Assoc. Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Chatsworth Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Chesterfield Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Chesterfield Care Group Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Boythorpe Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bella Mahen Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
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 Derbyshire Council on 30 January 2025.
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 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire 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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