Sparken Wine Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Sparken Wine Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 May 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: 74 Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TA
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Sparken Wine Supermarket sits behind roughly 2,262 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ← Sparken Wine Supermarket | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sparken Wine Supermarket 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 Sparken Wine Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ's Food Bar Mobile caterer | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| An Najeeb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Aisha Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Sparken Wine Supermarket
What is Sparken Wine Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Sparken Wine Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Sparken Wine Supermarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sparken Wine Supermarket last inspected?
Sparken Wine Supermarket was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sparken Wine Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sparken Wine Supermarket compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Sparken Wine Supermarket holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Sparken Wine Supermarket 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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