Island Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
Island Spice holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Island Spice was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in East Lindsey score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all East Lindsey ratings →
Address: Fantasy Island, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells Skegness, PE25 1RH
How this rating has changed
Island Spice has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 30 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Lindsey
A 1 is rare: only 16 of 2,243 rated places in East Lindsey score this low, about one in 140. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ← Island Spice | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 96 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Island Spice the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Island Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Great Taste Of The Usa Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cafe B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Captain Slush Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2021 |
| Chocolate Xperience Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Daydream Donuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Downtown Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Explorer Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Island Spice
What is Island Spice's food hygiene rating?
Island Spice has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Lindsey Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Island Spice safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Island Spice last inspected?
Island Spice was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Island Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Island Spice compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,243 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Island Spice holds a 1. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Island Spice 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Lindsey, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Island Spice is one of 98 rated food businesses in Ingoldmells Skegness. See every hygiene rating in Ingoldmells Skegness →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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