Spar Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Spar Store 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 21 January 2025, 17 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: 56 Harington Road, Formby, L37 1NU
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Spar Store among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Spar Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Store 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 Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Eyes Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Harington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Clumber Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Herbert House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Freshfields Leonard Cheshire Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Schools Out Woodlands Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Kiosk Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Beer Station Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Spar Store
What is Spar Store's food hygiene rating?
Spar Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Spar Store 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 Store last inspected?
Spar Store was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Store?
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 Store compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Spar Store 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
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Spar Store is one of 148 rated food businesses in Formby. See every hygiene rating in Formby →
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