Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Middlesbrough
Spar 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 7 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 14 Stokesley Road, Middlesbrough, TS7 8DX
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Spar among the 868 places in Middlesbrough 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 | 868 | 84% | ← Spar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 133 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Cakes Bakes & Shakes Marton / Indulge Desserts & Coffee Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Artizan Marton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Captain Cook Primary School School/college/university | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Caterlink at St. Bernadettes RC Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Caterlink at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Avenue Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Apple Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Middlesbrough Council on 7 August 2023.
Is Spar 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 last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 7 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Middlesbrough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar?
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 compare to other places in Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Spar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough 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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