Spar Northgate food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ceredigion
Spar Northgate 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 15 March 2017, more than 9 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 37 Northgate Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2JS
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Northgate sits behind roughly 688 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 688 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ← Spar Northgate | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Northgate 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 Northgate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Dumplings Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Pizza Time LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Medina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Little Italy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| North Parade Convenience Store Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Kwizinn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Spar Northgate
What is Spar Northgate's food hygiene rating?
Spar Northgate has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ceredigion Council on 15 March 2017.
Is Spar Northgate 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 Spar Northgate last inspected?
Spar Northgate was last inspected on 15 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Northgate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Northgate compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Northgate holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Spar Northgate 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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