Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Gwynedd
Spar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 January 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: Spar 93 - 95 Stryd Fawr, Porthmadog, LL49 9EU
How it compares in Gwynedd
In Gwynedd, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar sits behind roughly 1,885 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,764 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ← Spar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blas Y Mor Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2022 |
| The Creel Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Kitty's Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Nomi Porthmadog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Ochirly Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Siop Coffi T H Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cigydd Glaslyn Butchers Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Newell’s Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Spar
What is Spar's food hygiene rating?
Spar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Gwynedd Council on 23 January 2024.
Is Spar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Spar last inspected?
Spar was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, while Spar holds a 3. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd 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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