Spar Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Spar Convenience Store 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 26 September 2023, more than 2 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: 55-61 Halton View Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0TT
How it compares in Halton
That puts Spar Convenience Store among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← Spar Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 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 Convenience Store 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 Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Blue Other catering premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Brookfields School - Edsential Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Blue Sky Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Cinnamon Coffee and Deli Bar Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Coffettea Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| D and S Fisheries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Early Learners Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Spar Convenience Store
What is Spar Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Spar Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 26 September 2023.
Is Spar Convenience Store 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 Convenience Store last inspected?
Spar Convenience Store was last inspected on 26 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Convenience Store compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Spar Convenience Store 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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