Hotspice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Hotspice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 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: 55 High Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3BG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Hotspice among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Hotspice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Hotspice 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 Hotspice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Tingz Burgerz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Deluxe Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| BOS Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Alex's Tapas & Artichoke Gastro Pub @ The Great Escape Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Alex Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bar Brunel Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Benotti & Co Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Chickaros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Hotspice
What is Hotspice's food hygiene rating?
Hotspice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Hotspice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hotspice last inspected?
Hotspice was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hotspice?
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 Hotspice compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Hotspice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Hotspice 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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