Spar Hemyock food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
Spar Hemyock 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 9 July 2024, 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: 23 Station Road, Hemyock, Cullompton, EX15 3SE
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Spar Hemyock among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 592 | 85% | ← Spar Hemyock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Hemyock 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 Hemyock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackdown Hills Repair Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2019 |
| Hemyock Post Office Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| The Culm Valley Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Common Loaf Bakery Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2024 |
| Stentwood Alpacas B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Spar Hemyock
What is Spar Hemyock's food hygiene rating?
Spar Hemyock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Spar Hemyock 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 Hemyock last inspected?
Spar Hemyock was last inspected on 9 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Hemyock?
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 Hemyock compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Hemyock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Spar Hemyock 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 Hemyock is one of 118 rated food businesses in Cullompton. See every hygiene rating in Cullompton →
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