Spar & Subway food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Breckland
Spar & Subway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Vulcan Place, Carbrooke, IP25 6XU
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Spar & Subway among the 1,014 places in Breckland 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Spar & Subway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 & Subway 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 & Subway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Tom & G'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 April 2025 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Buckingham Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Wonder Wood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Aerolite Garage Ltd Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Barnies Foods Manufacturers/packers | 217 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Spar & Subway
What is Spar & Subway's food hygiene rating?
Spar & Subway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Spar & Subway 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar & Subway last inspected?
Spar & Subway was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar & Subway?
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 & Subway compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Spar & Subway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Spar & 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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Spar & Subway is one of 15 rated food businesses in Carbrooke. See every hygiene rating in Carbrooke →
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