Spar Witham food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Braintree
Spar Witham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 13 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: 113 Hatfield Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EE
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Spar Witham among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Spar Witham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 Witham 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 Witham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Dell's Of Witham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Eastern Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Mo's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2019 |
| Gershwin Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Saxon Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services At Maltings Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Freedom Leisure Witham Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Spar Witham
What is Spar Witham's food hygiene rating?
Spar Witham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Spar Witham 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar Witham last inspected?
Spar Witham was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Witham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Witham compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Witham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Spar Witham 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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