SPAR Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackpool
SPAR Store 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: 36-42 St Annes Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AS
How it compares in Blackpool
In Blackpool, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so SPAR Store sits behind roughly 1,330 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,330 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ← SPAR Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 3 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Arnie's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Allied Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Barbell Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| B's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| 8 Bit Restaurant Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Arnold Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Ascot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about SPAR Store
What is SPAR Store's food hygiene rating?
SPAR Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackpool Council on 5 March 2026.
Is SPAR Store 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 Store last inspected?
SPAR Store was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at SPAR Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SPAR Store compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while SPAR Store holds a 4. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool 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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