Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Spar 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: Camelford Stores, 13 - 15 Market Place, Camelford, PL32 9PA
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mason Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 August 2024 |
| The Old Bank - Foodbank Other catering premises | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Camelford Hardware Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Hong Kong Island Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Riverside Cafe And Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Steve Heard Quality Butcher Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 July 2025 |
| Camelford Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2014 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Spar 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 last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Spar holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Spar is one of 35 rated food businesses in Camelford. See every hygiene rating in Camelford →
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