Spar Johnstown food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Spar Johnstown 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 26 February 2024, 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: 38 Llansteffan Road, Johnstown, SA31 3NQ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar Johnstown sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Spar Johnstown | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 Johnstown 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 Johnstown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argel Family Care Unit Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2018 |
| Caffi Calon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Cartref Cynnes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Cafe6.com Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| BOOKER LTD. Tesco Group Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Hot Rod Diner Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2017 |
| Cole’s Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Carmarthen Athletic Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2019 |
Questions about Spar Johnstown
What is Spar Johnstown's food hygiene rating?
Spar Johnstown has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 26 February 2024.
Is Spar Johnstown 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 Johnstown last inspected?
Spar Johnstown was last inspected on 26 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar Johnstown?
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 Johnstown compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Spar Johnstown holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Spar Johnstown 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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