SPAR New Road food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
SPAR New Road holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 July 2017, more than 8 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: 76 New Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7RF
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts SPAR New Road among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← SPAR New Road | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 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 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 New Road 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 New Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Portsmouth/Cosy Corner Cafe Other catering premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Binsteed Childcare Services Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Afro Cart Foods Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Active Me 360 CIC School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about SPAR New Road
What is SPAR New Road's food hygiene rating?
SPAR New Road has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 25 July 2017.
Is SPAR New Road 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SPAR New Road last inspected?
SPAR New Road was last inspected on 25 July 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at SPAR New Road?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SPAR New Road compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and SPAR New Road is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects SPAR New Road 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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