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
The rating dates from 10 June 2019, more than 7 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: Spar The Strand, Saundersfoot, SA69 9ES
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 | 284 | 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 477 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Bakers On The Strand Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Chobbles Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Ecoast Pembrokeshire Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Periwinkle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Kookaba Saundersfoot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Chock Shop Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Harold O’Vinegars Seafood Deli Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
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 10 June 2019.
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 10 June 2019, more than 7 years 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?
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 compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Spar is one of 89 rated food businesses in Saundersfoot. See every hygiene rating in Saundersfoot →
Pembrokeshire inspects and rates 2,313 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Pembrokeshire →
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