Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pembrokeshire
Spar 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
This is a fresh result: Spar was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Spar Stores Spar Stores And Post Office Long Mains, Monkton, Pembroke, SA71 4NA
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Spar 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shangri-La Chapel Hill Ltd Caring Premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Emburs Dessert Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Monkton Playgroup (Monkton CP School) Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Monkton swifts Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Parkside diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Cromwells Gastro Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Pembroke Castle Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Royal George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Spar 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 last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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?
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 compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Spar 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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