Spar Aberystwyth food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ceredigion
Spar Aberystwyth 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 9 April 2026, 3 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: Spar 32 Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 2AE
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mollie's Sweets Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2016 |
| Pansy Corna - Family shopper Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| It’s a bargain ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Adferiad Portland Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Porthi Aber Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Little Devils Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2014 |
| Pink Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Spar Aberystwyth
What is Spar Aberystwyth's food hygiene rating?
Spar Aberystwyth has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ceredigion Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Spar Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth last inspected?
Spar Aberystwyth was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 months 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 Aberystwyth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Aberystwyth compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Aberystwyth holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Spar Aberystwyth 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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