Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chesterfield
Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway) holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 March 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: Unit 1, 359-361 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, S41 8LQ
How it compares in Chesterfield
A 2 is rare: only 15 of 870 rated places in Chesterfield score this low, about one in 58. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 763 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ← Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway) | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway) the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef King Chesterfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Brill Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Butcher and Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Afats Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Brew Time Cafe and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Apartment (Chesterfield)Ltd (football) Pub/bar/nightclub | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
Questions about Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway)
What is Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway)'s food hygiene rating?
Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway) has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Chesterfield Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway) safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway) last inspected?
Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway) was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway) compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, while Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway) holds a 2. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Whittington Stores Ltd (Spar and Subway) 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Chesterfield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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