Spar Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pembrokeshire
Spar Stores 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 24 June 2025, 12 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: Ridgeway House Market Street, Newport, SA42 0PH
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Spar Stores among the 1,436 places in Pembrokeshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,436 | 78% | ← Spar Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 478 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 Very 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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| T G Davies Butcher Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Blas at Fronlas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 September 2025 |
| Tides Kitchen & Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Canteen Newport Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Crwban Bach Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2014 |
| Ysgol Bro Ingli School/college/university | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| The Natural Healthcare Centre Retailers - other | 142 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Spar Stores
What is Spar Stores's food hygiene rating?
Spar Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Spar Stores 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 Stores last inspected?
Spar Stores was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Stores compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Spar Stores 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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