Spice Den food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Spice Den holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 89 High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1XN
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Spice Den sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← Spice Den | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 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 Spice Den 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 Spice Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| GGs Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| A Piece Of Cake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Christ Church Hall Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Golden Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Bargain Point Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Daisy's Delights Manufacturers/packers | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Spice Den
What is Spice Den's food hygiene rating?
Spice Den has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Spice Den 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spice Den last inspected?
Spice Den was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spice Den?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spice Den compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Spice Den holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Spice Den 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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